Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Michael Baker International is a leading engineering and consulting services firm providing water and infrastructure solutions nationwide. The company is seeking an early-career Water Resources Associate / Review Engineer to review flood studies and development projects, coordinate with stakeholders and regulatory agencies, support FEMA Letter of Map Change processes, and manage project schedules and deliverable quality.
Responsibilities
- Technical Review & Analysis — Provide detailed technical review and written comment on flood studies, master planning documents, engineering plans, specifications, and reports for a wide variety of development projects located within regulatory floodplains, ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards and regulations
- Regulatory Coordination & Compliance — Ensure proposed projects adhere to applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, and procedures, with a focus on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements
- FEMA Letter of Map Change (LOMC) Support — Provide technical guidance and support to community officials, floodplain managers, private applicants, and consultants navigating the LOMC application and amendment process with FEMA
- Stakeholder Collaboration — Act as a technical liaison and collaborate with applicants, project managers, consultants, contractors, and community staff to identify and resolve outstanding technical, regulatory, or political issues that arise during the review process
- Project & Schedule Management — Manage workload, monitor project schedules, and track performance to ensure timely and accurate delivery of review comments and project milestones
- Deliverable Quality Control — Review technical writing, mapping attachments, tables, and figures within final project deliverables to verify technical accuracy and ensure professional, client-ready work products
Skills
- 4-year degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
- 0-2 years' experience in hydrologic & hydraulic modeling and mapping, floodplain management, watershed modeling
- EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire required
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
- We are searching for candidates that have the ability to be a role model among peers, that are people and client-focused, and those are looking for a growth opportunity into a management position
- Knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) preferred
Benefits
- This position is open to both hybrid and remote work.
- Hands on mentorship from senior engineers and project managers
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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