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Wood Plc

Water Resources Engineer - FEMA

Kansas City, MO · Remote

$77K - $105K/yr

Efficiently work with ArcGIS software and extensions in support of flood risk modeling and mapping ... Remote Skills / Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Bachelor or Masters of Science in ...

Wood Plc

Water Resources Engineer

Tampa, FL · Remote

$74K - $102K/yr

Efficiently work with ArcGIS software and extensions in support of flood risk modeling and mapping ... Remote Skills / Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Bachelor or Masters of Science in ...

Wood Plc

Water Resources Engineer

Miami Lakes, FL · Remote

$71K - $97K/yr

Efficiently work with ArcGIS software and extensions in support of flood risk modeling and mapping ... Remote Skills / Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Bachelor or Masters of Science in ...

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What is a Flood Mapping Remote specialist?

A Flood Mapping Remote specialist is a professional who uses remote sensing technology, satellite imagery, and geographic information systems (GIS) to map and analyze areas prone to flooding. Their work involves collecting and interpreting data from various sources to create accurate flood maps, which are essential for disaster planning, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies. They often collaborate with government agencies, environmental organizations, and urban planners to help communities prepare for and respond to flood risks.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Flood Mapping Remote specialist and how does remote work affect collaboration with other teams?

As a Flood Mapping Remote specialist, your daily tasks typically involve analyzing satellite imagery, GIS data, and hydrological models to create and update flood risk maps. You will use specialized mapping software and collaborate virtually with engineers, urban planners, and government agencies to ensure data accuracy and relevance. While remote work enables flexibility, it requires strong communication skills and effective use of digital collaboration tools to coordinate with cross-functional teams and address project updates or data discrepancies in real time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Flood Mapping Remote Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flood Mapping Remote Specialist, you generally need a background in geography, environmental science, or engineering, along with experience in flood modeling and data analysis. Proficiency with GIS software (such as ArcGIS or QGIS), remote sensing tools, and familiarity with flood risk assessment platforms are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you interpret complex data and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial for delivering accurate flood maps and assessments that inform public safety and planning decisions.
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Scientific Computing & Geospatial Engineer

Lynker Corporation

Tuscaloosa, AL • On-site, Remote

$85K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Overview
Lynker is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Scientific Computing & Geospatial Engineer to support large-scale hydrologic and geospatial data infrastructure. This role works at the intersection of environmental science and high-performance software development, contributing to national-scale flood forecasting, terrain analysis, and hydrologic modeling systems that operational forecasters and emergency managers depend on every day.
The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between backend engineering, raster and terrain processing, scientific Python workflows, and cloud-native data infrastructure and is motivated by the idea that their code outputs matter in the real world.
Responsibilities
Duties of the Scientific Computing & Geospatial Engineer may include but are not limited to:
  • Design and build high-throughput raster and terrain processing pipelines for flood mapping, terrain analysis, and DEM conditioning workflows
  • Develop and maintain cloud-native geospatial data pipelines across formats including Parquet, Zarr, and NetCDF
  • Optimize memory- and compute-intensive scientific workflows for performance and scalability at national scale
  • Collaborate with hydrologists, scientists, and modeling teams to translate domain requirements into reliable, maintainable software
  • Build and maintain AWS-based infrastructure supporting scalable scientific computing and data delivery
  • Contribute to backend API and data pipeline development feeding operational hydrologic forecasting systems
  • Apply modern software practices including Docker, CI/CD, and automated testing across all development work
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications
The Scientific Computing & Geospatial Engineer selected should have the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, geospatial science, hydrology, or a related field (MS or above is a strong plus)
  • 3+ years of relevant software development experience
  • Strong scientific Python experience including numpy, pandas, xarray, and geopandas
  • Experience processing large geospatial or environmental datasets using GDAL or equivalent tools
  • Familiarity with cloud-native geospatial formats and chunked or tiled data processing approaches
  • Experience with AWS storage and compute workflows (S3, EC2, batch)
  • Solid software engineering fundamentals - version control, testing, CI/CD, Docker
  • Ability to work independently on complex assignments and deliver sound technical recommendations
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for documentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration

The Ideal candidate will have the following:
  • Expereince with Rust for high-performance scientific or geospatial computing
  • Background in flood inundation mapping, hydrologic modeling, or remote sensing
  • Cloud infrastructure automation using Terraform or AWS CDK
  • HPC or accelerated computing experience
  • Experience with ensemble or gridded meteorological data formats

About Lynker
Lynker is a growing, employee owned business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.
We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively.
Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:
  • Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
  • Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
  • Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
  • Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
  • Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
  • Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.
Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.
⚠ Fraud Alert: Recruitment Scam Warning: Lynker has been made aware of fraudulent individuals posing as Lynker recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. All legitimate Lynker job postings are listed on our official careers page. Communication from Lynker recruiters will come from an official @lynker.com email address.

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