Dewberry

Water Resources Engineer

Dewberry$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Biological Systems or Environmental Engineering
  • 2+ years of water resources engineering experience
  • Strong knowledge of Virginia Department of Transportation drainage design
  • Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic analysis models like HEC-RAS
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, and ArcGIS
  • Active EIT or P.E. license in Virginia

Responsibilities

  • Conduct watershed and stormwater management planning and design
  • Perform water quality and quantity analysis according to state and local criteria
  • Design stormwater best management practices
  • Provide technical assistance for hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
  • Assist with floodplain mapping and documentation reports
  • Help prepare proposals, work scopes, and cost estimates
  • Manage projects and support staff development

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule flexibility
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Collaboration within a diverse and knowledgeable team
  • Involvement in innovative and creative design solutions
  • Exposure to a variety of federal, state, and local projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry Engineers Inc. is seeking a Water Resources Engineer for the Water Resources Department within the Transportation Section in Virginia. The position offers great potential for professional growth and collaboration in a dynamic working environment on a strong, knowledgeable and diverse team. This allows for the opportunity to provide innovative and creative design solutions. Typical projects involve assisting federal, state and local clients in support of stormwater management (water quality and quantity), floodplain management (CLOMR and LOMR), hydraulic modeling (bridge and major culverts), drainage design, resiliency design and other watershed planning for multiple project delivery methods. The position is located within either the Fairfax, Richmond, Roanoke, or Virginia Beach offices and is open to a hybrid schedule.

 

Responsibilities
  • Conduct watershed and stormwater management planning and design;
  • Perform water quality and quantity analysis to meet applicable state and local criteria;
  • Design stormwater best management practices;
  • Provide technical assistance for hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, using a variety of techniques and models (e.g., HEC-HMS, HY-8, HEC-RAS);
  • Floodplain mapping and assisting with written reports such as study narratives documenting floodplain studies;
  • Assist in preparation of proposals, work scopes, and cost estimates;
  • Perform roadway drainage design, culvert and bridge hydraulics, and floodplain analyses;
  • Project management and staff development.
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Biological Systems or Environmental Engineering;
  • 2+ years of water resources engineering experience;
  • Strong working knowledge of Virginia Department of Transportation drainage design and hydrology and hydraulic analysis;
  • Knowledge/experience with models/software: HEC-RAS, AutoCAD, Microstation, ArcGIS;
  • Experience in watershed and stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage, erosion and sediment control, and watershed/waterway modeling;
  • Active EIT or P.E. in VA

 

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About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1956

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