Floodplain and Dam Engineer

Job overview

The Floodplain and Dam Engineer role is onsite in Chantilly, VA; compensation is not specified. The position supports regional hydrology and hydraulics projects involving floodplains and dams in Virginia and Maryland. The engineer develops and analyzes hydrology and hydraulic models, prepares floodplain and dam permitting materials, and supports dam assessments, design, and emergency planning. The role also includes site visits, technical reporting, coordination with regulatory agencies, and management of multiple projects and deadlines.

What you'll do

• Develop hydrology and hydraulic models using topographic, GIS, and as-built data
• analyze, calibrate, and troubleshoot models
• prepare floodplain study, alteration, CLOMR, and LOMR packages
• conduct dam breach inundation studies, hazard assessments, and failure analyses
• prepare Emergency Action Plans
• design floodplain crossings
• support dam rehabilitation and alteration design
• conduct site visits and inspections
• prepare permit applications and technical reports
• coordinate with regulatory agencies and manage project deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

floodplain and dam engineer

chantilly va

system one

water resources engineering

floodplain modeling

dam modeling

hydrology and hydraulics

hec-ras

hec-hms

gis

floodplain permitting

dam safety

emergency action plans

professional engineer license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may have access to medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and a 401(k) plan.

Why this role

The posting calls for a Virginia Professional Engineer license, with multistate licensure preferred, and experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and GIS tools.

About the employer

System One is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.