Hybrid Water Resources Engineer — Floodplain Design

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Engineer for the Water Resources Department within the Transportation Section in Virginia.

The position offers growth opportunities and the chance to collaborate with a strong, diverse team on innovative stormwater management, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic modeling projects. The role is located in Fairfax, Richmond, Roanoke, or Virginia Beach offices with a hybrid schedule, providing opportunities to work with federal, state, and local

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Biological Systems or Environmental Engineering.
• 2+ years of water resources engineering experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Virginia Department of Transportation drainage design and hydrology and hydraulic analysis.
• Knowledge/experience with models/software: HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, Microstation, ArcGIS.
• Experience in watershed and stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage, erosion and sediment control, and watershed/waterway modeling.
• Active EIT or P.E. in VA

Responsibilities

• Conduct watershed and stormwater management planning and design.
• Perform water quality and quantity analysis to meet applicable state and local criteria.
• Design stormwater best management practices.
• Provide technical assistance for hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, using a variety of techniques and models (e.g., HEC-HMS, HY-8, HEC-RAS).
• Floodplain mapping and assisting with written reports such as study narratives documenting floodplain studies.
• Assist in preparation of proposals, work scopes, and cost estimates.
• Perform roadway drainage design, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and floodplain analyses;
• Project management and staff development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Biological Systems or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

Microstation

ArcGIS

Job description

Dewberry Engineers Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Engineer for the Water Resources Department within the Transportation Section in Virginia.

The position offers growth opportunities and the chance to collaborate with a strong, diverse team on innovative stormwater management, floodplain analysis, and hydraulic modeling projects. The role is located in Fairfax, Richmond, Roanoke, or Virginia Beach offices with a hybrid schedule, providing opportunities to work with federal, state, and local