Dam & Levee Safety Engineer – Hydrology & Risk

US Federal Emergency Management Agency; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Dam and Levee Engineer at GS-13 level to assess hazards, perform risk analyses, and support flood-risk mitigation projects.

The position emphasizes engineering proficiency, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with technical partners. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree (ABET-accredited or equivalent) and relevant professional credentials or eligibility, with experience in hydrology, hydraulics, and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with ABET accreditation or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience applying federal, state, and local regulations to dam and levee safety.
• Proficiency in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Apply regulations and technical standards to assess hazards in dam/levee systems.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic reviews to evaluate flood risk and performance.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to support design and mitigation options.

Skills

Dam & Levee Safety Programs

Risk & consequence assessments

Benefit-cost analyses

Failure mode analyses

Civil engineering

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Education

Engineering degree

ABET-accredited program

PE/EI licensure or eligibility

Job description

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Dam and Levee Engineer at GS-13 level to assess hazards, perform risk analyses, and support flood-risk mitigation projects.

The position emphasizes engineering proficiency, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with technical partners. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree (ABET-accredited or equivalent) and relevant professional credentials or eligibility, with experience in hydrology, hydraulics, and