Water Resources Engineer

Location: Fairfax, VA

Salary: $75000 - $100000

Job Type: Full Time

Suggested Degree Level: Bachelor of Science


General Comments:

Searching for an exceptional candidate to serve as a Water Resources engineer for floodplain studies and related projects in Fairfax, VA. Candidates will provide technical assistance to FEMA Regional offices in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling and floodplain delineations using GIS-based Engineering and mapping tools. Candidates will also participate in disaster, emergency management, and mitigation planning and outreach activities, as assigned.

· Provide technical assistance for hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, using a variety of techniques and models (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, FLO 2D). Assigned studies may include levee failure analyses.
· Prepare written reports, such as study narratives documenting floodplain studies.
· Support other water resources, disaster, emergency management, and mitigation planning projects, as assigned.
· Assist project managers in scoping projects and lead project development teams.
· Train and mentor junior water resources Engineers.
· Perform quality reviews of H&H studies performed by other Engineers or contractors.


Required Skills

· B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (or related Engineering field), with emphasis in water resources.
· 5 to 10-years water resources-related experience
· Demonstrated knowledge of hydrology and open channel hydraulics.
· Knowledge/experience with ESRI Arc GIS and mapping software, especially ArcGIS 9.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Proficiency in basic MS Office software
· PE required
· Team player