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Remote Water Mitigation Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

SME IT Governance Manager

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$97K - $119K/yr

... Waters Federal is seeking an SME IT Governance Manager for the National Capital Region or a remote ... mitigation initiatives. * Guide enterprise governance strategy, enabling integration across ...

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What is the difference between Remote Water Mitigation vs On-Site Water Mitigation?

AspectRemote Water MitigationOn-Site Water Mitigation
Work EnvironmentPrimarily remote, involving consultation, planning, and remote assessmentsOn-site, involving physical inspection, water extraction, and damage repair
CredentialsCertifications in water damage assessment, mitigation planning, and possibly remote consultingCertifications in water damage restoration, mold remediation, and hands-on mitigation
Industry UsageUsed by companies offering remote consultation and project managementUsed by restoration technicians and contractors performing physical mitigation work

Remote Water Mitigation involves planning and consulting from a distance, while On-Site Water Mitigation requires physical presence for water extraction and damage repair. Both roles are essential in the water damage restoration industry but differ mainly in work environment and required skills.

What are the most commonly searched types of Water Mitigation jobs in Virginia? The most popular types of Water Mitigation jobs in Virginia are:
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Infographic showing various Remote Water Mitigation job openings in Virginia as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 51% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 46% Remote job distribution.

Mid-Senior Level Water Resources Engineer

Wood Plc

Chantilly, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 6 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