Water Resources - Stormwater Modelling - Junior to 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 4 to 6 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, 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
• Prepares various draft documents, including reports and technical memoranda
• Performs 1D and 2D riverine hydraulic modeling
• Performs numerical modeling in support of stormwater and drainage improvements projects 
• 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

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications:

• 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
• 4 to 6 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;