Senior Floodplain & Dam Engineering Lead
Recruiting Partner: Glory Hill
Chantilly, Virginia | Engineering | Not Remote | $105,000 to $120,000 | Job ID: 175782
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Senior Floodplain & Dam Engineering Lead
Our client is seeking a Senior Floodplain & Dam Engineering Lead to join its growing Water Resources team in the greater Washington, DC / Northern Virginia region. This individual will serve as a lead technical resource supporting floodplain and dam-related projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
The role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling assignments involving FEMA and local floodplains, floodplain permitting, dam safety evaluations, dam breach analyses, and infrastructure improvements within regulated floodplain environments. Projects will include work associated with state-regulated dams in Virginia and Maryland.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer looking to take on leadership responsibilities, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the continued growth of a highly collaborative water resources practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead development and quality control of HEC-RAS hydraulic models
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using GIS, survey, and as-built data
- Prepare floodplain studies, CLOMR/LOMR packages, and permitting documentation
- Conduct dam breach inundation studies, hazard assessments, and failure analyses
- Support floodplain mapping and emergency action planning efforts
- Assist with design of floodplain crossings and dam rehabilitation projects
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support permit approvals
- Conduct field inspections and site visits as needed
- Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation
- Mentor junior engineers and support internal technical development
- Manage multiple projects, schedules, and client deliverables
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 5+ years of experience with HEC-RAS modeling and water resources engineering
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with floodplain permitting and hydraulic modeling
- Proficiency with GIS platforms such as ArcMap or similar software
- Strong communication, organizational, and quality control skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
- Experience with HEC-RAS 2D modeling
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar design software
JOB ID: 175782
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