Senior Scientist

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.


We’re looking for an experienced professional with deep expertise in floodplain management, hazard mitigation, and FEMA compliance to support our clients’ planning, permitting, and resilience initiatives. If you’re a technical expert who enjoys tackling complex challenges and providing trusted guidance to public agencies, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide senior-level technical leadership on projects related to floodplain management, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and hazard mitigation planning. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance, quality, and client satisfaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing floodplain management procedures and permitting processes

• Preparing and reviewing compliance documentation in accordance with FEMA, NFIP, and CRS standards

• Provide subject-matter expertise on program areas such as hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain mapping, and technical reviews

• Supporting hazard mitigation planning and resilience initiatives for municipal and regional clients

• Providing subject-matter expertise on CRS compliance and flood risk reduction strategies

• Delivering clear, high-quality written reports and technical presentations to clients and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum 25 years of relevant experience

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) required

• Proven expertise in FEMA guidelines, CRS compliance, and hazard mitigation planning

• Strong background in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and floodplain mapping

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to engage clients and stakeholders

Compensation

This is a contract position with an hourly rate range of $92–$100 per hour, based on project-approved rates and experience.


Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and offers a collaborative culture where technical expertise and professional growth are valued.

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Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.