Floodplain Senior Engineer
Core
Lead regulatory review and technical evaluation for public and private construction within Denver's regulatory floodplain to ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance with City, State, and Federal requirements.
Role type
Senior IC civil/water resources engineer (floodplain management)
Builds
Regulatory compliance documentation, flood models, GIS analysis, and technical standards for public infrastructure and private development.
Domain
Municipal infrastructure + floodplain engineering
Required skills
floodplain management, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, GIS analysis, regulatory compliance review, technical writing, stakeholder collaboration, field inspection coordination
Preferred skills
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) credential, NFIP/CRS knowledge, 2D hydraulic modeling, municipal infrastructure design review
Technologies
ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, CUHP/SWMM, 1d HEC-RAS, various databases
Responsibilities
Review engineering plans, specifications, and flood models for regulatory compliance; participate in hydrologic and hydraulic studies; coordinate with inspectors and perform field inspections; provide GIS analysis and maintain spatial data; respond to public inquiries regarding flood risk and regulations; develop policies and technical standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with regulatory oversight