FEMA Senior Water Resources Engineer

Job Description

Senior FEMA Water Resources EngineerWhy join us? Atkins is one of the world?s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.SNC-Lavalin?s Atkins business seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join ourCalverton, MD office as aSenior FEMA Water Resources Engineer.How will you contribute to the team?

• As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, the applicant will support activities related to the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
• The applicant will complete new hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses that conform to NFIP guidelines and specifications. Floodplain mapping will be completed using the results from the hydraulic analyses along with digital terrain data. These tasks will involve the use of various H&H engineering software as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Engineering databases, reports, and work maps will be developed and completed by the applicant.
• In addition, the applicant will review submitted flood insurance revisions and evaluate submitted engineering H&H analyses to ensure that the analyses are technically accurate and that the revisions comply with FEMA NFIP regulations. The applicant will act as a technical liaison to FEMA, state and local governments, and to other engineers and/or property owners who submitted the engineering H&H analyses.
• In addition, the applicant will assist in developing and reviewing the scope of work, cost estimates, and schedules.
• The applicant will complete quality control reviews and oversee H&H analyses completed by junior engineers and will assist in the management of engineering tasks and projects, including cost estimates and scheduling. The applicant will also assist with activities related to CNMS data and the validation of flood hazard data.
• In addition to the tasks listed above, the applicant will also complete and/or assist with other various engineering projects related to water resources and civil engineering. These projects may include but are not limited to, stormwater planning and design, watershed master plans, and transportation drainage plans.
• Works independently with effective and clear writing and verbal communication skills.
• Participate in client meetings and ensure meeting FEMA National Flood Insurance Program standards and guidance in project process and deliverables.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary

What will you contribute?

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (preferably with a specialization in Water Resources). 5-10 years of work experience.
• Proficiency in hydrology, hydraulics, and GIS is required
• Experience in Coding languages such as Python is a plus
• Experience in hydrology analysis using rainfall-runoff, regression, gage analysis, HEC-HMS, USGS recommended methods, hydraulics analysis (1D/2D) using HEC-RAS, SWMM, FLO-2D other hydraulics software?s, ability to use ArcGIS or QGIS tools, is preferred.
• Experience in Python is a plus

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Good interpersonal skills and capable of developing technical writing, and communications skills. Knowledge and experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, SWMM, and AutoCAD, is required. 2-D hydraulic modeling experience preferred. CNMS experience preferred.

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS

• P.E. registration required in any of the States or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• CFM preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

What we offer at Atkins: At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on transformational design projects of various sizes focused on quality and sustainability
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.Please review Atkins Equal Opportunity Statement here:https://careers.snclavalin.com/equal-opportunities-statementAtkins cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:In the event a recruiter or agency who are not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, SNC-Lavalin family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and

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