Senior Engineer Floodplain Modeling

Location(s): Southern California
Practice/Department: Engineering
Work Environment: Hybrid
Compensation: $100000-$130000 annually*

Dudeks journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern Californias water and wastewater agencies.

Today we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has beenrecognized by leading industry organizations andwevebeen honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Ouremployee-ownersare unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues such as the transition to renewable energy infrastructure hardening and repair environmental protection and community resilience.

Learn more about ouraward-winning culture thebenefits and perksof being aDudekian and theprojectsyou will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are

As anemployee-owner you embrace accountability working safely andcollaborationwhile thinking resourcefully and independently.

Like allDudekians you are curious andsolution-oriented with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit ofinnovation.

HowYoullMake an Impact

Duties and Responsibilities

Engineering Design and Analysis

• Perform hydrology and hydraulics calculations and modeling using HEC-RAS (1D/2D) HEC-HMS and SRH-2D to support floodplain channel restoration and drainage designs.
• Conduct sediment transport scour and steep channel analyses including probabilistic design approaches for grade control structures and pipe crossing protection.
• Develop and refine engineering plans specifications technical memoranda and design reports for restoration fish passage and flood mitigation projects.
• Support FEMA floodplain analyses (Zone AE mapping LOMR/CLOMR) and prepare regulatory submittal packages.
• Performs advanced hydrologic and hydraulic calculations modeling and simulations to support floodplain modeling and stormwater system design.
• Develops and produces creek restoration design plans specifications and cost estimates.
• Prepares and reviews technical reports drainage studies and stormwater documentation.
• Reviews and optimizes layouts drainage systems and material specifications for efficiency and constructability.

Project Management and Coordination

• Manages project phases or technical workstreams ensuring alignment with scope budget and schedule.
• Coordinates with internal teams field staff clients and regulatory agencies to meet project objectives.
• Supports project managers in tracking deliverables budgets and resource allocation.
• Monitors progress of assigned work to meet financial targets and performance expectations.

Technical Leadership and Support

• Serves as a subject matter expert in open channel hydraulic analysis including floodplain design creek restoration and regulatory compliance.
• Provides technical oversight and guidance during hydrology and hydraulics analysis and design development.
• Reviews work of junior engineers and provides mentorship training and constructive feedback.
• Supports technical excellence by promoting best practices and sound engineering judgment.

Quality Control and Compliance

• Conducts quality assurance and quality control reviews on plans reports and deliverables.
• Ensures compliance with applicable codes standards and regulations including NPDES requirements.
• Identifies technical challenges and develops effective innovative solutions.
• Promotes adherence to safety protocols and project standards across project teams.

Collaboration and Communication

• Acts as a liaison between technical teams project managers clients and external stakeholders.
• Maintains strong working relationships to support effective collaboration and communication.
• Presents technical findings design concepts and project updates to stakeholders.
• Contributes to a positive team environment and supports cross-disciplinary coordination.

Professional Development and Innovation

• Stays current with stormwater regulations emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes tools and engineering efficiencies.
• Supports business development efforts through proposals technical input and client engagement.
• Participates in professional organizations training and industry events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 6 years of experience in stormwater engineering with strong expertise in hydrology and open channel hydraulic analyses.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Licensure: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California or ability to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D ArcGIS HEC-RAS HEC-HMS SWMM or similar tools.
• Familiarity with FEMA NFIP and floodplain analyses (CLOMR LOMR No-Rise)
• Strong technical writing analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with 1D and 2D floodplain modeling flood mitigation and stream restoration design fluvial geomorphology principles process-based restoration fish passage design sediment transport principles and analysis drainage analysis and/or grading design.
• Familiarity with Southern California hydrology manuals hydraulic manuals and methodologies.
• Familiarity with California municipal industrial and construction NPDES programs.
• Experience managing project components budgets and schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and contribute to team development.
• Experience supporting proposals client relationships and business development efforts.

Compensation: $100000-$130000 annually*

*Finalagreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individuals related experience education certifications skills and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions

• This joboperatesin a remote or office-basedenvironmentand this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones printers etc.

• Thisjob requires occasional project site visits based outdoors which can include excessive noise uneven walking surfaces extreme weather and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer sitting or standing forlong periodsof time in an office or remote office setting.

• Attending meetings both in person and virtually and speaking on the phone with peers clients etc.
• Specific vision abilities including close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable lawsprovidingequal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to allpersonsinvolved in Dudeks operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment hiring training promotion transfer compensation benefits discipline layoff recall and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudeks commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.

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