Floodplain and Dam Engineer

System One

Full-time other-general
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Location
Chantilly, VA, United States
Posted
July 23, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Floodplain and Dam Engineer
Location: Chantilly, VA


Overview

The Floodplain and Dam Engineer position involves work across floodplain modeling, permitting, floodplain crossing design, dam modeling, and dam permitting. The position supports hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for a variety of regional projects. Responsibilities include work within local and FEMA-regulated floodplains, as well as state-regulated dams in Virginia and Maryland.

Responsibilities


+ Work across floodplain modeling, permitting, floodplain crossing design, dam modeling, and dam permitting.

+ Support hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for regional projects.

+ Perform work within local and FEMA-regulated floodplains, as well as state-regulated dams in Virginia and Maryland.

+ Develop H&H models using topographic, GIS, and as-built data.

+ Analyze, calibrate, and troubleshoot models.

+ Prepare floodplain study, ...