Water Resources - Stormwater Modelling - Mid Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Water Resources Engineer (or Scientist) with 6 to 8 years of experience to join our Norfolk (preferred) or Richmond, VA office. As part of the Coastal/Water Resources Group, you will work closely with the local Virginia based team as well as with the broader Moffatt & Nichol team via our highly successful interoffice staff utilization program. This will provide you with an opportunity to enhance your skills, knowledge, and network beyond the local states.

You will contribute to projects for clients such as the United States Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, cities, municipalities, and private clients/developers. We are actively performing engineering services for nearby cities such as:
Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Hampton. You will prepare H&H models in both 1D and 2D to support watershed studies, stormwater masterplans, FEMA flood studies, flood resiliency projects, and capital improvement projects in addition to the other items. You will prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates in support of civil, drainage, and stormwater projects.

About Moffatt & Nichol:


Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities:


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates, in support of final bid packages
• Prepares written and graphic reports and makes presentations
• Develops surface water hydraulic, hydrologic, and hydrodynamic modeling
• Performs engineering calculations to solve problems related to surface water and drainage
• Analyzes system flow, flood risk, and mitigation alternatives
• Addresses local, state, and federal flood management regulations
• Prepares exhibits, reports, and presentations to illustrate findings and recommendations
• Coordinates with government agencies, local authorities, contractors, and internal team members
• Performs 1D and 2D riverine hydraulic modeling
• Performs numerical modeling in support of stormwater and drainage improvements projects
• Prepares various draft documents, including reports and technical memoranda
• Participates in design activities and meetings between project team members, subcontractors, and client managers
• Participates in project decisions regarding technical approaches, feasibility, cost, construction approaches, and scheduling performance
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Meets with clients for project related tasks
• Ability to plan, schedule, and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or relevant water resources science degree
• Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or relevant science degree, preferred
• 6 to 8 years of experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) license a strong plus
• Proven ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Background and/or experience with engineering analysis and design of various project types including a combination of:
  
  • Floodplain mapping and floodplain management
  • FEMA Floodplain Regulations and Standards
  • Stormwater hydrology and hydraulic modeling; stormwater and drainage infrastructure permitting and design
  • Watershed assessment and planning
  • Urban flood risk and floodplain management
  • Flood protection and resilience
  • Low impact development/green infrastructure
  • Preparing project scope and fee proposals
  • Construction principles, including survey, inspection, and engineering methods and materials, and surveying methods and techniques
• Practical work experience with:
  SWMM/XPSWMM/PCSWMM and ESRI GIS
• Knowledge of the following are a plus:
  HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• If hired in the Richmond office, candidate must have availability and willingness to travel to Norfolk
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire