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Scientific Programmer

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    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
Job Description:
Dewberry is currently seeking a Scientific Programmer to join our Resilience Solutions Group in our Fairfax, VA office (note: alternate offices and remote locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis). The role will support federal, state, and local government clients to help them better understand, prepare, and respond to natural disasters, climate change, and sea level rise.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether
you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities

You will design, write, and maintain semi-automated routines and related documentation and reports for data analysis, data engineering, data management, and mass processing, primarily in the context of hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) flood modeling and related risk analysis of natural hazards. You will gather requirements, design, and write components of our backend cloud computing stack, leveraging Python, Postgres (SQL), Go, and Docker on AWS infrastructure (S3, EC2, Batch, Lambda, RDS).

The role fits into an existing team of passionate developers and earth science modelers with backgrounds in hydrology, fluid dynamics, meteorology, computer science, geographic information systems (GIS), environmental science, civil engineering, oceanography, and statistics. Projects are version-controlled in Git (GitHub). Some projects involve publicly accessible websites and/or open-source codebases. Most projects involve geospatial data (vector and raster).

Recent federal and state clients include:
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – HQ and Regions
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
  • Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VADCR)
  • Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
  • New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA)
  • Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
  • Texas General Land Office (GLO)
  • National Academies of Sciences (NAS)
Required Skills & Required Experience:

Required Skills & Experience

  • 3-8 years of experience in developing tools, processes, and workflows related to scientific analysis, with preference for expertise in GIS, hydrology, hydraulics, fluid dynamics, climate change, meteorology, hydrometeorology, statistics, or other earth sciences
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, statistics, meteorology, climate science, mathematics, or related technical discipline
  • Proficiency in Python:
  • Open GIS libraries: geopandas, rasterio, shapely, fiona, OGR2OGR, GDAL, etc
  • Open mathematics & statistics libraries: numpy, xarray, scipy, etc
  • Experience handling large amounts of data efficiently (compression, spatial indexing, tiling, etc)
  • Proficiency in Git
  • Proficiency in desktop GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS)
  • Strong problem solving and persistence
  • Professional communication
  • Willingness to showcase skills through a portfolio, example apps, or shared code
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Postgres (SQL + PostGIS)
  • Go
  • Docker: development of images and container orchestration
  • AWS: S3, EC2, Batch, ECR, Lambda, RDS
  • GitHub Actions
  • Statistical machine learning (regression, decision tree, random forest)
  • QGIS Plugin Development


Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

  • At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

  • Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

  • Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate 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.

Dewberry is a leading AEC firm offering planning, design, and construction services nationwide.

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Industry
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Employees
1956
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing professional services to a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients. Recognized for combining unsurpassed commitment to client service with deep subject matter expertise, Dewberry is dedicated to solving clients' most complex challenges and transforming their communities. Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 50 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide. Our commitment to excellence begins with employing the industry's most talented, driven, and dedicated professionals. We embrace an inclusive environment by valuing all individuals and their many diverse backgrounds. As a result, we are better able to deliver high quality services to our clients, create competitive advantages, and drive market leadership. Whether an experienced professional or a new graduate, our employees have the chance to collaborate with exceptional colleagues, contribute to interesting and highly visible projects, advance their career goals, and take part in projects that transform communities. Mission: Dewberry is a nationwide firm of planning, design, and construction professionals. We create responsible and innovative solutions for those who own, operate, and maintain natural and built environments. We value lasting relationships, achieving our clients’ visions, and celebrating in their success. Vision: Create value for our clients. Improve our communities. Empower our employees. Expand our reach.

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