Position Overview
KM Engineering is seeking an experienced Water Resource Engineer with a focus on Hydraulics & Floodplain Engineering to lead and support a wide range of hydrologic, hydraulic, floodplain management, drainage, and water resources projects throughout Idaho and the surrounding region.
This position will serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor to clients, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with FEMA floodplain regulations, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood risk assessments, permitting, and project management. In addition to technical expertise, this role requires strong leadership, mentoring, business development, and client relationship management skills.
Primary Responsibilities
Hydrologic & Hydraulic Analysis
- 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.
FEMA & Floodplain Management
- Serve as a subject matter expert on FEMA regulations, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements, and local floodplain ordinances.
- Prepare LOMR and CLOMR letters, ensuring community eligibility for the NFIP.
Project Management & Client Service
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies.
- 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.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for engineering analyses, reports, and deliverables.
- 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.
Business Development & Industry Engagement
- Assist with proposal preparation, project pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen client relationships.
- Represent KM Engineering at professional organizations, industry conferences, and community meetings.
- Participate in floodplain management, water resources, and engineering industry groups.
Job Qualifications/Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Idaho or ability to obtain Idaho licensure through reciprocity.
- Certified Floodplain Manager (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.
- Demonstrated experience preparing FEMA map revision applications and floodplain permitting documents.
- Expertise using:
- Civil 3D
- FEMA Mapping and Modeling Standards
- Experience managing engineering projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. KM Engineering does not currently provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus compensation structure
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Training and continuing education opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, flexible spending, and dependent care insurance plans
- Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
- Bonus program opportunities - twice per year
