Entry Level Civil / Water Resources Engineer
- Employer
- Wood
- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Salary
- negotiable
- Closing date
- Dec 9, 2021
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- Specialty
- Water Resources Engineering
- Position Type
- Engineer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Organization Type
- Construction
Job Details
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking an Entry Level Civil / Water Resources Engineer to join our highly collaborative team in Chantilly, Virginia and learn to create dynamic solutions on a wide range of complex projects. This position offers potential for development in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Typical projects involve helping local, state and federal client’s complete floodplain management, storm water management and other watershed planning projects
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of riverine systems as part of the Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) program for the Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Support Field Investigations including the collection and analysis of data used to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
- Execute established procedures, perform of routine calculations and process GIS data necessary to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling efforts
- Prepare floodplain and watershed studies in compliance with FEMA standards and specifications and assist with Quality Assurance and Quality Control for flood insurance study deliverables.
- Evaluate flood mitigation and flood control projects and their effectiveness.
- Execute GIS-based one dimensional and two-dimensional flood risk modeling software application such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FLO-2D, and SWMM
- Efficiently work with ArcGIS software and extensions in support of flood risk modeling and mapping and other water resources project needs
- Support Storm water and Green Infrastructure design projects and evaluate the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications or regulations
- Prepare project reports including engineering calculations, planning, and drafting technical engineering reports, research, and data entry; and
- Work with a team of Water Resources Engineers and GIS specialists supporting various planning and water resources, flood risk management and environmental restoration projects
Skills / Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master of Science in an accredited Civil Engineering Degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in a team setting
- Time management skills and self - motivated to continue learning
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in hydraulic engineering, FEMA studies and storm water management
- Coursework in hydrology / hydraulics and other relevant subjects
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-GeoRAS, EPA SWMM, HydroCAD, and ArcGIS
- EIT certification
- CFM certification
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, and etc. a plus
- Advanced GIS experience such as Model Builder, Python, and advanced analysis tools (Spatial & 3D Analyst) a plus
Diversity Statement (EEO)
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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