Infrastructure Resilience Engineer

Overview

Develop climate adaptation and hazard mitigation strategies for infrastructure projects

Key Responsibilities

• risk analysis
• engineering plans
• technical reports
• hazard modeling
• climate adaptation
• client coordination

Tasks

This position will focus on leading the development of climate adaptation and hazard mitigation strategies for waterfront and infrastructure projects. This role will support a national portfolio of Dewberry clients in the Federal, State, local, and commercial space. The candidate will lead the development of solutions to mitigate climate-exacerbated natural hazards for an array of project types, over their useful life. The candidate will work within multi-disciplinary teams as a subject matter expert to quantify design loads from multiple climate stressors and develop design strategies to address those loads. Strategies may include nature-based, hybrid, and gray infrastructure solutions. Candidates should have experience with the entire project lifespan from concept design through permitting and construction. This role provides an opportunity to join an expanding team with significant growth potential, including career paths in project management and technical leadership. -Work on diverse, multi-disciplinary teams to hone technical skills and programmatic knowledge. -Collaborate with geospatial, computational science and informatics colleagues on developing and implementing technology to increase efficiency, communicate effectively, and accelerate innovation. -Support risk and vulnerability analyses of infrastructure considering multiple hazards (e.g., flooding, sea level rise, wind, and heat) and how climate change exacerbates those hazards. -Prepare engineering plans, studies, reports, guides, and other technical documents. -Support the development of project deliverables including technical analyses, report development, project presentations and communicating findings to clients and stakeholders. -Assist Project Managers with developing technical and business proposals for new projects. -Provide technical support to ongoing and future resilience engineering and planning efforts related to transportation, water, energy, and community facility infrastructure. -Work with a national portfolio of clients to characterize hazard loads, assess operational risks, identify mitigation strategies, and align strategies to funding sources. -Apply climate science to inform resilient sectoral planning and design processes, as well as design manuals, policies, codes and standards. -Apply social equity and environmental justice principles to technical and strategic work. Apply elements of behavioral science and communication to increase the effectiveness of deliverables. -Represent Dewberry in meetings with clients and stakeholders to resolve complex issues and to plan and coordinate work. -Works under the supervision of higher-level staff. Work is often reviewed for accuracy by senior staff.

Requirements

• autocad
• microstation
• esri
• qgis
• pe license
• master's

What You Bring

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. *Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. -Master’s degree in similar fields is preferred. -Knowledge and ability to use the following computer applications: design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation; Geospatial platforms such as ESRI and QGIS; and 3D rendering and visualization software. -Working knowledge of climate science data and state of science trends and ability to apply it to a variety of projects and cases. -Ability to be self-motivated and function both independently and in a collaborative team environment. -Computers, telephones, copiers, and printers are all used to perform tasks. -Ability to perform an expanded array of tasks assigned by senior-level staff, designed to broaden experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs applicable to the department. -Experience with client interactions, task management, and business development. -Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related engineering field. -Comfort working with large geospatial datasets and performing or directing quantitative analyses. -Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. -5-8 years of experience. -Team player who fosters a collaborative, people-centered environment. Ability to build trusting, productive relationships with colleagues, clients and business partners. -Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check. -Well-developed time management skills, especially the ability to complete high-quality, detail-oriented deliverables on tight timelines amid competing deadlines within a diverse work group. -Occasionally, will be required to lift/carry up to 25 lbs. -Employ a mix of written, visual, and verbal communication techniques to craft compelling narratives and explain complex technical topics to various audiences. -P.E. License. -Strong advocate for climate resilience with well-developed persuasive verbal and written skills. -Experience with engineering feasibility, design, implementation and monitoring.

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About Dewberry

-Began as a family‑owned engineering firm and has grown into a nationwide professional services powerhouse. -Headquartered in Fairfax, VA. -Over six decades, it has woven its identity through iconic projects like the Hampton Roads Bridge‑Tunnel expansion and NOAA coastal mapping contracts. -Combining architecture, engineering, surveying, geospatial and construction management, Dewberry tackles projects across sectors—from transportation corridors to water‑resource systems. -Embraces design‑build delivery, supporting clients in both public and private sectors, including complex federal infrastructure and environmental undertakings. -A standout moment came when Dewberry secured NOAA’s multi‑state coastal geospatial services contract, reinforcing its reputation in geospatial innovation. -Work spans clinics, wastewater plants, transit‑oriented developments, shoreline mapping and more—reflecting a breadth that defines the firm’s narrative. -Firm leadership remains connected to its roots: still family‑led, yet managed with nationwide collaboration and a creative spirit.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Security Clearance

-applicants receiving an offer must undergo background screening, including employment, education, driving record, criminal checks, and an investigative consumer report.