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Resident Engineer

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

... flood protection. In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following: * Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance * Review/Approve monthly pay estimates with Contractors * Prepare ...

GFT.

Resident Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

... flood protection. In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following: * Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance * Review/Approve monthly pay estimates with Contractors * Prepare ...

GFT.

Resident Engineer

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

... flood protection. In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following: * Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance * Review/Approve monthly pay estimates with Contractors * Prepare ...

GFT.

Resident Engineer

Fairfax, VA

$130K - $150K/yr

... flood protection. In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following: * Provide Quality Assurance and technical guidance * Review/Approve monthly pay estimates with Contractors * Prepare ...

McCormick Taylor

Water Resources Engineer III

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

$73K - $100K/yr

Job Title Water Resources Engineer III Job Type Full-Time Location Glen Allen - Glen Allen, VA ... flood studies to storm drain design, stormwater management SCM and retrofit design to hydraulic ...

Whitman,-Requardt-

$140 - $215/hr

FEMA FIS Flood Study CLOMR/LOMR experience and experience coordinating submittals for reviews and final approval. * Various Hydraulic Engineering Circulars (HEC's) for scour, stream and bank ...

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What is a flood engineer?

A Flood Engineer is a specialized civil or environmental engineer who assesses, designs, and implements solutions to manage flood risks. They analyze hydrological data, develop flood models, and design infrastructure such as levees, drainage systems, and flood barriers. Their work helps mitigate damage from heavy rainfall, rising water levels, and climate change-related flooding. Flood Engineers collaborate with government agencies, urban planners, and environmental experts to ensure communities are protected.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flood engineer?

A Flood Engineer needs a strong background in civil or environmental engineering, with expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and flood risk assessment, typically supported by relevant engineering degrees or licensure. Familiarity with modeling software such as HEC-RAS, GIS systems, and relevant safety or engineering certifications is crucial. Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly make professionals stand out in this field. These qualifications are essential for designing effective flood mitigation solutions and ensuring public safety in flood-prone environments.

What are some common challenges faced by flood engineers on the job?

Flood Engineers often deal with unpredictable weather events, complex site conditions, and evolving environmental regulations, which require adaptability and continuous learning. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—including urban planners, government agencies, and the public—is also a key part of the role, sometimes requiring negotiation and consensus-building. Additionally, balancing technical, budgetary, and timeline constraints while ensuring public safety can be challenging. However, these challenges make the role dynamic and provide significant opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contributions to community resilience.

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Infographic showing various Flood Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Senior Transportation - Water Resources Engineer

Richmond, VA • On-site

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Civil Engineering Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$160K - $240K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

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Job description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking a Senior Transportation – Water Resources Engineer to join our team in our Richmond, VA office. This position will be instrumental in leading the hydraulics efforts in Virginia and will focus on hydrologic analysis, compliance, and hydraulic design for transportation projects.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program required
  • Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Must have 16+ years of related experience
  • VDOT Hydraulics, Erosion Sediment Control design experience is required
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic stream analysis including scour analysis
  • Stormwater Management design and plan experience
  • Permit Drawings experience
  • FEMA FIS Flood Study CLOMR/LOMR experience and experience coordinating submittals for reviews and final approval.
  • Various Hydraulic Engineering Circulars (HEC’s) for scour, stream and bank stability, roadway stability and stream scour/stability countermeasure design including but not limited to HEC-18, HEC-20 and HEC-23

Desirable Experience:

  • Experience as a Hydraulics Discipline Lead or a goal to work towards becoming a Discipline Lead
  • Development of complete contract advertisement documents including plans, engineers estimate, bid quantities and contract standard specifications and project special provisions.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Competitive salary
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected compensation range for this position is $160,000.00 - $240,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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