Mid - Senior Level Water Resources Engineer - FEMA

Wood•Chicago, IL

11h•Remote

About The Position

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Mid to Senior Level Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) experience. The successful candidate will provide FEMA NFIP program leadership for flood risk analysis, mapping, and related services on projects in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast U.S. regions. This role will support contracts with FEMA Headquarters and Regions 1, 2, 3, and/or 5, as well as state floodplain mapping programs. The position offers a great working environment with opportunities to use the latest technology to solve client challenges. This role can be remote from any location within the US.

Requirements

Bachelor or Masters of Science in engineering or related field.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5+ years of experience in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Data Development in support of Risk MAP.
Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and ArcGIS.
Experience with FEMA’s Data Capture Standards.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, proactive communicator and problem-solver.
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ownership and accountability for work.
Capability to work in a dynamic environment, including a demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals from various backgrounds, including engineers; planners; GIS professionals; federal, tribal, and state government officials; and the public.
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Strong track record of overseeing successful project delivery with a drive for quality product and financial excellence.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

PE Certification
CFM Certification
Two-dimensional hydraulic modeling experience

Responsibilities

Support the management and execution of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling projects as part of FEMA’s Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) program.
Perform quality control reviews and oversee H&H analyses completed by junior engineers.
Support the execution of complex urban/pluvial and riverine floodplain studies.
Oversee the execution of one-dimensional and two-dimensional flood risk modeling software applications such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FLO-2D, and SWMM.
Supervise field investigations including the collection and analysis of data used to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
Prepare floodplain and watershed studies in compliance with FEMA standards and specifications and assist with Quality Assurance and Quality Control for flood insurance study deliverables.
Evaluate flood mitigation and flood control projects and their effectiveness.
Efficiently work with ArcGIS software and extensions in support of flood risk modeling and mapping and other water resources project needs.
Collaborate with a team of GIS specialists supporting flood risk management and environmental flood resilience projects.
Mentor and supervise junior H&H modeling and FEMA program staff as needed.
Engage with FEMA HQ and Regions on national technical H&H policy.