Hydraulic & Water Resources Engineer - Flood Risk

Dewberry; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry’s Resilience Solutions Group seeks an experienced Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineer to advance flood risk assessment, hydraulic modeling of riverine systems, and probabilistic approaches for current and future conditions in support of federal, state, and local clients. The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will develop scalable computational workflows, cloud-enabled modeling solutions, and

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Five years of relevant experience in hydraulic engineering and river modeling.
• Experience calibrating and applying large-scale watershed models.
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS, SWMM, and GIS tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support hydraulic analyses for municipal, state, and federal projects.
• Develop innovative flood risk analysis approaches and probabilistic methods.
• Model riverine systems, floodplains, and hydraulic structures (1D/2D).
• Mentor junior staff and engage with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Hydraulic modeling

5 years experience

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

GIS ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Dewberry’s Resilience Solutions Group seeks an experienced Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineer to advance flood risk assessment, hydraulic modeling of riverine systems, and probabilistic approaches for current and future conditions in support of federal, state, and local clients. The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will develop scalable computational workflows, cloud-enabled modeling solutions, and