FEMA Water Resources Engineer

Why join us?

About 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.

How will you contribute to the team?

Job Duties:

• As a FEMA Water Resources Engineer, the applicant will review submitted flood insurance revisions and evaluate submitted engineering hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses to ensure that the analyses are technically accurate and that the revisions comply with FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations. This role can be part time or full time and can be based out of any of our hub offices including Dallas, Austin, Denver, Atlanta, Orlando, Kansas City, OR Exton, PA (or remote).
• 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.
• Develop and complete new H&H analyses. The H&H analyses will be completed to conform to FEMA 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, under the supervision and direction of a registered professional engineer.
• In addition to the tasks listed above, the applicant will also complete and/or assist senior engineers with other various engineering projects related to water resources and civil engineering.  These projects may include, but are not limited to, storm water planning and design, watershed master plans, and transportation drainage plans.

What will you contribute?

Education & Experience:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (preferably with a specialization in Water Resources).
• 3-5 years of work experience.

Special Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills and capable of developing technical writing, and communications skills. Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, SWMM, and AutoCAD, is preferred.

Professional Registrations:

• E.I. or E.I.T. required.

What we offer at Atkins:

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• 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!

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Pay range $77,607- $129,000K or hourly if part time.

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