Water Resources Engineer – Floodplain & Dam Safety
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Water Management, 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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