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POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Pennsylvania State ... This position is funded through a project to research on roadway hydraulic structure perform, such ...

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level hydraulic modeling engineer in the United States is $89,784.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Hydraulic Modeling Engineer vs Civil Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Hydraulic Modeling EngineerCivil Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Civil, Environmental, or Hydraulic Engineering; familiarity with hydraulic modeling softwareBachelor's in Civil Engineering; often includes broader engineering fundamentals
Work EnvironmentDesign firms, consulting agencies, government agencies focused on water resourcesConstruction sites, design offices, urban planning projects
Industry UsageSpecialized in hydraulic modeling and water systemsBroader civil infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, water systems

Entry Level Hydraulic Modeling Engineers focus on water flow simulations and hydraulic system design, often within water resource projects. Civil Engineers have a broader scope, working on various infrastructure projects. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in specialization and daily tasks.

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Project Engineer - Hydrology and Hydraulics

Project Engineer - Hydrology and Hydraulics

Garver

Ridgeland, MS

$67K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Garver rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

327th of 355 rated engineering

Job description

Garver seeks a Project Engineer - Hydrology and Hydraulics to join our growing Transportation Team that could be located in our North Little Rock, AK; Frisco, TX; South Oklahoma City, OK; Ridgeland, MS or Houston, TXoffice, with the ability to collaborate with municipal, highway and other clients to prepare hydrologic and hydraulic reports, studies, and designs.
This Project Engineer will be responsible for:
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling of streams, rivers, drainage systems, and other storm water conveyance features
  • Preparing reports, studies, and designs related to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
  • Working with senior H&H managers to learn and enhance modeling skills
  • Working with a multi-disciplined team to execute project deliverables for clients

The successful candidate will also have the ability to collaborate and be mentored by our experienced H&H professionals as well as interact with Garver staff from across the company.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program
  • Course work emphasis in hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources engineering
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office software
  • 2+ years relevant experience

Preferred Skills
  • Licensed as an Engineer in Training (EI), or will have the ability to obtain within six months of hire
  • Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analysis software, especially HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
  • Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on hydrology and hydraulics projects
  • Experience with CAD design software such as MicroStation
  • Experience with ESRI Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software
  • Master's degree in engineering with emphasis in water resources engineering
  • Experience with two-dimensional hydraulic modeling software

Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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