Civil/Stormwater Engineer for Fort Worth

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Summary

We are seeking a civil/stormwater engineer experienced in drainage studies, floodplain analysis, FEMA flood studies, grading, detention, and valley storage calculations. Project Location: Fort Worth, TX Project Background: The City of Fort Worth Stormwater Development Services provided PDC comments indicating the project may require a drainage study with valley storage calculations, pre-project flood study, post-construction flood study/LOMR support, grading permit, and floodplain development permits. We are handling City coordination and PDC meeting support internally, but need a technical engineer to assist with review and future study preparation. Initial Scope — Technical Review Only Engineer shall review the City Stormwater PDC workbook, conceptual grading plan, FEMA floodplain exhibits, existing storm infrastructure exhibit, potential high-water exhibits, and proposed site concept. Engineer shall provide a brief technical memo or marked-up comments addressing: Likely technical requirements based on the City comments. Whether the drainage study and flood study may be combined. Survey/topographic data needed before study preparation. Valley storage concerns and possible design impacts. Finish floor elevation concerns. Potential grading/fill concerns. Whether a post-construction flood study/LOMR appears likely. Recommended technical questions to ask City Stormwater staff. Estimated Initial Hours: 6–10 hours Future Scope To Be Quoted Separately After City Meeting: Drainage Study with Valley Storage Calculations Pre-Project Flood Study Post-Construction Flood Study / LOMR Support Grading Permit Support Floodplain Development Permit Support City comment responses Required Experience: Civil/stormwater engineering Hydrology and hydraulics FEMA floodplain analysis Drainage studies Detention/valley storage calculations Grading plan review Texas municipal stormwater experience preferred Fort Worth experience preferred Please include examples of similar floodplain, drainage, or municipal stormwater projects.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $90.00

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    $120.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Nice-to-have skills
Mechanical Engineering
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  • Last viewed by client:6 days ago
  • Interviewing:
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About the client
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  • United States
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