Hybrid Water Resources Engineer — Stormwater & Floodplain Design

Dewberry; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role involves supporting stormwater management, floodplain studies, and hydraulic modeling on projects for federal, state, and local clients. Hybrid work is available, and there is potential for professional growth within a diverse team.

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.
• 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 models (HEC-RAS, HY-8, etc).
• Floodplain mapping and assisting with reports documenting floodplain studies.
• Assist in 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/Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

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

The role involves supporting stormwater management, floodplain studies, and hydraulic modeling on projects for federal, state, and local clients. Hybrid work is available, and there is potential for professional growth within a diverse team.