Water Resources Engineer – Floodplain & Dam Safety
Listed on 2026-05-26
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Water Resources Engineer – Floodplain & Dam Safety
Our client is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join its growing Water Resources team in the greater Northern Virginia / Washington, DC region. This role offers the opportunity to support a variety of floodplain and dam‑related projects throughout the Mid‑Atlantic region.
The selected candidate will work on hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, floodplain permitting, dam safety evaluations, and related water resources engineering assignments. Projects will include FEMA and local floodplain studies, dam breach analyses, floodplain crossings, and permitting support for state‑regulated dams in Virginia and Maryland.
This position provides strong long‑term growth potential within a collaborative engineering environment, with additional exposure to stormwater management design, permitting, and related water resources services.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and support HEC‑RAS hydraulic models using GIS, survey, and as‑built data
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and assist with model calibration
- Prepare floodplain studies, CLOMR/LOMR packages, and permitting documentation
- Assist with dam breach inundation studies, hazard assessments, and flood mapping
- Support preparation of emergency action plans and technical reports
- Assist with design of floodplain crossings and dam rehabilitation projects
- Conduct site visits and support floodplain and dam inspections
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and assist with permit approvals
- Research applicable codes, regulations, and engineering standards
- Manage project tasks and support multiple concurrent assignments
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- 2+ years of experience with HEC‑RAS modeling and water resources engineering
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience with GIS platforms such as Arc Map or similar software
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality deliverables
- Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
- Experience with HEC‑RAS 2D modeling
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or related design software
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