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$109.50K - $148.61K/yr

Probationary FT Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 10578 Department: Department of the ... flood control facilities. The work performed requires sound professional engineering judgement and ...

Utilize open-source GIS-based tools to develop H&H modeling suites for flood modeling applications ... Experience with data processing imagery and LiDAR from web services, UAS, or other remote sensing ...

Construction Risk Engineer

MA · On-site +1

$94K/yr

Assesses catastrophic exposures (windstorm, flood, earthquake, wildfire, convective storm) and ... Prioritizes critical-phase site visits and employs hybrid service (remote reviews, sensor data) to ...

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How much do remote flood engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote flood engineer in the United States is $115,864.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Flood Engineer vs Remote Hydrologist?

AspectRemote Flood EngineerRemote Hydrologist
CredentialsBachelor's in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Floodplain Management certificationsBachelor's in Hydrology, Geosciences, or Civil Engineering, Hydrologist certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning flood mitigation projects, analyzing flood risks, often collaborating with civil engineersStudying water cycles, analyzing rainfall and runoff data, often working with environmental agencies
Industry UsageUrban planning, civil engineering firms, government agenciesEnvironmental consulting, research institutions, government hydrology departments

Remote Flood Engineers focus on designing and implementing flood mitigation solutions, while Remote Hydrologists analyze water systems and rainfall data. Both roles require related credentials and often work in overlapping industries, but their core responsibilities differ in application and focus.

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Infographic showing various Remote Flood Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 44% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 53% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,864 per year, or $55.7 per hour.
Mid-Senior Level Water Resources Engineer

Mid-Senior Level Water Resources Engineer

Wood Plc

Hamilton, NJ • On-site, Remote

Other

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is currently seeking a Mid to Senior Level Water Resources Engineer to join our highly collaborative team in Mid-Atlantic Water Group. This position    offers potential for development in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems.  Typical projects involve helping local, state and federal clients complete floodplain management, stormwater management and other watershed planning projects. 

Work Location:

Remote working is an option however candidates who live within in a commuting distance to our offices in either DC or Philadelphia is preferred. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership/mentoring to engineers and technicians and support the management of water resources projects.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of riverine systems as part of the Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) program for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Perform quality control reviews and oversee H&H analyses completed by junior engineers
  • Execute one dimensional and two dimensional flood risk modeling software applications such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FLO-2D, and SWMM
  • Support field investigations including the collection and analysis of data used to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
  • Execute established procedures, perform routine calculations and process GIS data necessary to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling efforts
  • Prepare floodplain and watershed studies in compliance with FEMA standards and specifications and assist with Quality Assurance and Quality Control for flood insurance study deliverables
  • Evaluate flood mitigation and flood control projects and their effectiveness
  • Efficiently work with ArcGIS software and extensions in support of flood risk modeling and mapping and other water resources project needs
  • Work with a team of GIS specialists supporting various planning and water resources, flood risk management and environmental restoration projects
  • Support  spillway capacity and levee certification analyses.
  • Develop design options, alternatives, or recommendations for dam rehabilitation.
Skills / Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor or Masters of Science in an accredited Civil Engineering Program
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • PE certification 
  • 5+ years experience in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Data Development in support of Risk MAP
  • Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and ArcGIS
  • Experience with FEMA's Data Capture Standards
  • Experience with FEMA's Mapping Information Platform
  • Experience with NFIP/Risk MAP
  • 2-D hydraulic modeling experience
  • Experience with Bulletin 17C
  • Experience with PCSWMM or other SWMM based modeling software

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CFM certification
  • Stormwater Engineering Design Experience
  • Experience with InfoWorks ICM software
  • Experience with FEMA Region III Risk Analysis Branch
  • Pluvial modeling experience
  • Climate resilience experience
  • Dam analysis and rehabilitation design experience
  • Stormwater/green infrastructure design experience
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Employment Type: OTHER