Hydrologist

Leading advanced hydrologic modeling initiatives, the full-time remote Hydrologist will design, test, and implement forecasting systems while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure operational effectiveness. Key responsibilities Spearhead the design and operational deployment of hydrologic models and forecasting techniques Serve as the primary liaison between researchers, management, and clients, aligning research capabilities with operational needs Oversee the integration of new modeling systems into forecasting frameworks, ensuring reliability for public safety forecasts Required qualifications Ph.D. in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related discipline with 3+ years of experience; or a Master's Degree with 7+ years of specialized experience in operational hydrology Deep technical proficiency with operational forecasting systems and hydrologic modeling suites Expert-level programming skills in Python and R, along with data management capabilities for large-scale datasets Proven leadership experience managing complex technical projects and stakeholder relationships Extensive experience with hydrologic ensemble forecast services and risk-based decision support tools