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Hydrology & Hydraulics Engineer

$80k - $107k

Mead & Hunt

Responsibilities 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 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 AND at least two (2) years of relevant hydrology & hydraulics experience 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 Benefits: 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: $80,000 to $107,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mead & Hunt

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