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Mid-Level Hydrology & Hydraulics Engineer

Sacramento, CAOnsiteFull TimeMid-level$95,000–$120,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • civil engineering
  • PE license

Nice to have

  • HEC-HMS
  • HEC-RAS
  • SWMM
  • HydroCAD
  • FLOW-3D HYDRO
  • Ansys Fluent

Role summary

Mead & Hunt is seeking a client-focused Hydrology & Hydraulics Engineer with at least four years of experience to join their water resources team. Responsibilities include analyzing various water-related infrastructure, developing construction documents and cost estimates, writing reports, directing project staff, performing quality control, managing projects, and communicating with clients. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and a PE license. Experience with HEC-RAS, SWMM, GIS, and floodplain modeling is preferred.

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a client focused problem-solver to join our collaborative and innovative water resources team.

Responsibilities include:

  • Analyzing dam and hydropower facilities, water conveyance systems, levee systems, bridges/culverts, watersheds and floodplains
  • Construction document and cost development
  • Writing reports
  • Directing activities of other project staff
  • Quality control reviews
  • Project management
  • Client communication
  • Designing water resources and other civil engineering projects

Some travel will be required.

The successful candidate must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil engineering or related engineering field from an accredited college or university
  • At least four (4) years of relevant hydrology & hydraulics experience
  • PE license in any state with the ability to obtain in CA or WI within twelve (12) months of hire 

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following:

  • HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (including two-dimensional modeling), SWMM, HydroCAD or closely related software
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling with FLOW-3D HYDRO, Ansys Fluent, or similar
  • Spreadsheet and coding solutions for engineering applications including MS Excel, VBA, Python, MatLab, or similar
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • ESRI GIS (ArcGIS Pro or similar) for data editing and geoprocessing workflows
  • Floodplain modeling/mapping including experience with FEMA
  • Dam failure analysis and inundation mapping
  • Watershed hydrology and open channel hydraulics
  • Bridge/culvert H&H analysis and modeling
  • Erosion protection design
  • Dam and spillway H&H analysis and design
  • Probable maximum flood (PMF) estimation
  • Pump and pipeline design
  • Coastal engineering
  • Presentations to clients/owners and/or at industry conferences
  • Writing technical reports
  • Leading tasks, providing guidance, and coordinating with others who assisted with the task
  • Project management

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Salary Range: $95,000 to $120,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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