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Senior Water Resources Engineer opportunity with AKS Engineering & Forestry in Tualatin, OR, focused on water resources work.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and perform advanced 1D and 2D hydraulic and floodplain modeling for rivers, streams, drainage systems, and watersheds.
- Prepare and evaluate hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support floodplain mapping, flood hazard assessments, and infrastructure design.
- Develop, calibrate, validate, and interpret hydraulic models using industry-standard modeling software.
- Perform FEMA-related floodplain studies, including Flood Insurance Studies (FIS), Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) revisions, Conditional Letters of Map Revision (CLOMR), and Letters of Map Revision (LOMR).
- Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, floodplain studies, and supporting documentation for regulatory and client submittals.
- Evaluate flood risks and develop practical mitigation strategies for public infrastructure, private development, and community improvement projects.
- Provide technical guidance on FEMA regulations, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements, local floodplain ordinances, and applicable state and federal permitting requirements.
- Support floodplain development permitting, including floodway encroachment analyses, no-rise certifications, and substantial improvement/substantial damage evaluations, as applicable.
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Role overview
Senior Water Resources Engineer opportunity with AKS Engineering & Forestry in Tualatin, OR, focused on water resources work. The work may include stormwater, drainage, hydraulic or hydrologic analysis, permitting, and resilient infrastructure design. This is a senior-level opportunity with a PE requirement. Review the original employer listing for the complete responsibilities, education, experience, schedule, benefits, and application requirements.
