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Bluebird Staffing lists this Water Resources - Floodplain & Dam Engineer - Technical Lead opportunity in fairfax county, va, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Water Resources – Floodplain & Dam Engineer – Technical Lead
Our client is seeking an experienced Water Resources – Floodplain & Dam Engineer to join their Water Resources team as a Technical Lead and lead technical modeler .
This is an excellent opportunity for a civil engineer with strong hydrology and hydraulics (H&H), floodplain, and dam modeling experience to take a leadership role on a variety of municipal, state, federal, and private-sector projects.
The successful candidate will work on floodplain modeling and permitting, dam breach analysis, hydraulic modeling, floodplain crossing design, and dam permitting , while also helping improve internal processes and mentoring junior engineers.
Develop and manage HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS models using topographic, GIS, and as-built data
Analyze, calibrate, troubleshoot, and QC hydraulic and hydrologic models
Perform floodplain modeling for local and FEMA-regulated floodplains
Conduct dam breach inundation studies, dam hazard assessments, and dam failure analyses
Coordinate with external geotechnical engineers and other project stakeholders
Prepare and QC floodplain and dam permitting packages
Conduct field visits for floodplain and dam inspections
Develop local and state permit applications
Research applicable regulatory codes, manuals, standards, and policies
Coordinate with regulators to address comments and facilitate project approvals
Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Communicate effectively with project teams and clients
Help drive and improve internal technical processes
5+ years of experience with HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS modeling or similar H&H modeling software
~ Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
~ Strong organizational and project management abilities
~ Excellent attention to detail and quality-control skills
~ Proficiency with ArcMap or similar GIS software
Proficiency with AutoCAD
Experience working with FEMA and/or state regulatory agencies
This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of water resources, floodplain, dam, and civil engineering projects while taking on a meaningful technical leadership role.
The position also provides the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and help shape internal processes and technical standards .
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
~ Life insurance
~ Short- and long-term disability coverage
~Professional training and development
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