Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineer (Technical Lead)

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) Engineer and Technical Lead
• Focus: Riverine and coastal systems; hydrologic engineering analyses and water resource planning studies
• Travel: 25% TDY/business travel

Description

Serve as a lead Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) Engineer and technical expert specializing in riverine and coastal systems. Perform advanced software-based and analytical methods to investigate and resolve hydrologic engineering and related water resource planning analysis issues. Lead hydraulic/hydrologic engineering studies from feasibility through post authorization and post construction, provide technical review, and mentor less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced hydrologic and hydraulic engineering analyses and designs for complex water resources and civil works projects
• Serve as Engineering Technical Lead for feasibility, post-authorization, post-construction, flood plain management, and special purpose studies
• Provide hydraulic, hydrologic, and design expertise with emphasis on riverine and coastal systems in the Southeast Region
• Mentor and develop less experienced H&H engineers
• Review H&H work produced by other hydraulic engineers inside and outside government

Requirements

• US citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license/registration in good standing issued by a US state or territory
• At least one year of specialized experience in advanced hydrologic and hydraulic engineering analyses/designs for complex projects
• Experience using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software
• Experience leading/coordinating engineering teams for planning, design, technical review, or execution of H&H projects
• Experience developing or reviewing engineering reports, technical recommendations, scopes, budgets, or schedules
• Valid state driver’s license (or ability to obtain/maintain it)
• Ability to pass suitability/fitness background investigation
• 25% TDY/business travel requirement

Benefits

• Comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)