Floodplain and Dam Engineer - Technical Lead

Who We Are

Gordon is a recognized professional services design firm providing civil engineering, water resources engineering, landscape architecture, sports and recreation, land planning, surveying and mapping, and physical site security design to a broad spectrum of market sectors and clients. What makes Gordon unique is the wide range of municipal, state, federal and private sector clients we serve. These projects range from once in a lifetime, mixed-use projects of enormous scale to smaller scale projects that provide an excellent opportunity for engineers to develop as professionals.  

Gordon’s private sector work includes a vast portfolio comprised of large mixed-use campuses, data centers, residential subdivisions, multi-family developments, retail, and industrial projects. Gordon has a proven track record of working with local municipalities, state agencies, and federal agencies, such as the DOD, USACE, NAVFAC, DHS, GSA, NIH, NPS, WHS, VA, Smithsonian, and others.

Gordon has a dedicated Water Resources Team, providing services in the following areas: stormwater management design (land development applications), stormwater construction inspections, stormwater operation and maintenance, floodplain analysis and permitting, and dam breach analysis and permitting.

This Opportunity

Gordon is seeking a Floodplain and Dam Engineer to join our Water Resources Team within our Chantilly, VA office as lead technical modeler. A resume and cover letter are requested.

This individual will have the opportunity to work on floodplain modeling, floodplain permitting, design of crossings of the floodplain, dam modeling, and dam permitting. This individual will conduct hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for a variety of project applications across the region. Floodplain work will include local floodplains and FEMA floodplains. Dam work will include state regulated dams in Virginia and Maryland. 

This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth in a work atmosphere that strives for excellence and emphasizes teamwork.  This position offers the opportunity to help drive internal processes and mentor junior engineers.

Technical Design Opportunities

·       Develop H&H models using topographic, GIS, and as-built data

·       Analyze, calibrate, and troubleshoot models

·       Prepare floodplain study, alteration, CLOMR, and LOMR packages

·       Prepare dam breach inundation studies, dam hazard assessments, dam failure analysis

·       Conduct floodplain and dam breach mapping

·       Prepare emergency action plans, emergency drill presentations

·       Design floodplain crossings (vehicular and pedestrian)

·       Design dam rehabilitation and alterations

General Job Responsibilities

• Produce and QC HEC-RAS models
• Develop and QC floodplain permitting packages
• Conduct site visits for floodplain and dam inspections
• Develop local and state permit applications
• Prepare and QC technical reports
• Research regulatory codes, manuals, and standards
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Meet and coordinate with regulators to address comments and facilitate approval
• Communicate effectively with team members
• Manage junior staff
• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years with HEC-RAS modeling
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or similar degree
• Professional Engineer license
• Strong mathematical/analytical skills
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Strong quality control skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with ArcMap, or similar

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)
• HEC-RAS 2D modeling
• Proficiency with Autocad

About Gordon

Our team works together in an enjoyable work atmosphere where your goals are as important as our corporate goals. Gordon provides the personal benefits that a small business offers while providing numerous opportunities for professional growth. We have established a collaborative culture within the firm and our employees enjoy the family atmosphere and social aspects of a firm of our size. We pride ourselves in providing a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision and life insurance; short and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) Plan; Continuing Education incentives; training; and numerous opportunities for career advancement. Salary commensurate with experience. 

Gordon is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Resumes and cover letter should be forwarded to jobs@gordon.us.com in pdf format.