Water Resources Lead: Hydraulics & Floodplain Expert

KM Engineering; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

401k retirement plan with employer 1/1

Training and continuing education

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation, personal days, holidays

Bonus program opportunities

Job summary

KM Engineering, an Idaho-based firm, seeks an experienced Water Resource Engineer focused on Hydraulics & Floodplain Engineering to lead a wide range of hydrologic, hydraulic, floodplain, and water resources projects across Idaho.

The role acts as a technical leader and trusted advisor to clients and agencies; you will manage projects, mentor staff, pursue business development, and ensure compliance with FEMA NFIP requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field.
• PE license in Idaho or ability to obtain Idaho licensure through reciprocity.
• CFM certification.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain management, or water resources engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of FEMA regulations, NFIP requirements, and local floodplain permitting processes.
• Experience preparing FEMA map revision applications and floodplain permitting documents.
• Expertise using Civil 3D and FEMA Mapping and Modeling Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling studies.
• Perform floodplain analyses for riverine, bridge, culvert, and watershed improvement projects.
• Develop flood risk assessments, flood mitigation studies, and watershed management plans.
• Conduct hydraulic evaluations supporting transportation, municipal, irrigation, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare drainage studies, stormwater analyses, and floodplain impact evaluations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on FEMA regulations, NFIP requirements, and local floodplain ordinances.
• Prepare LOMR and CLOMR letters, ensuring community eligibility for the NFIP.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with engineers, planners, surveyors, and environmental professionals.
• Develop practical, cost-effective solutions to address client and regulatory challenges.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and technical staff.
• Support professional development initiatives and encourage knowledge-sharing within the organization.
• Contribute to internal standards, modeling procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Idaho

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Tools

Civil 3D

FEMA Mapping Standards

Job description

KM Engineering, an Idaho-based firm, seeks an experienced Water Resource Engineer focused on Hydraulics & Floodplain Engineering to lead a wide range of hydrologic, hydraulic, floodplain, and water resources projects across Idaho.

The role acts as a technical leader and trusted advisor to clients and agencies; you will manage projects, mentor staff, pursue business development, and ensure compliance with FEMA NFIP requirements.