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Gilmore & Associates

Water Resources Engineer

New Britain, PA · On-site

$77K - $105K/yr

Join Gilmore and Associates as a Full-Time Water Resources Civil Engineer and immerse yourself in a ... Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D) and hydraulics/hydrology software ...

Stantec

Water Resources Engineer

Northampton, MA · On-site

$81K - $118K/yr

Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials * Strong written and ... Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to ...

WWC Engineering

Water Resources Engineer

Laramie, WY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Join WWC Engineering in Laramie, WY as a full time Water Resources Engineer and play a critical ... including hydrological modeling, stormwater management, and water quality analysis. You will ...

WWC Engineering

Water Resources Engineer

Laramie, WY

$75K - $85K/yr

Join WWC Engineering in Laramie, WY as a full time Water Resources Engineer and play a critical ... including hydrological modeling, stormwater management, and water quality analysis. You will ...

WWC Engineering

Water Resources Engineer

Laramie, WY · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Join WWC Engineering in Laramie, WY as a full time Water Resources Engineer and play a critical ... including hydrological modeling, stormwater management, and water quality analysis. You will ...

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Senior Hydrology & Hydraulic Modeling Lead

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Rizzo International, Inc
Civil Engineering Construction • 51 - 200 employees
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$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for dams, hydropower facilities, nuclear power plants, tailings dams, levees, flood control systems, and major drainage infrastructure

  • Provide technical supervision and quality control for 1D/2D hydraulic and hydrologic models

  • Support reservoir operations modeling, climate change impact assessments, and prepare technical scopes of work, reports, and client presentations

Job description

Position Description: RIZZO International, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Hydrology & Hydraulic Modeling Lead to provide technical leadership and oversight in integrated hydrology, hydraulics, and advanced numerical modeling for complex water-related infrastructure projects.
This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in dam engineering, hydropower development, nuclear cooling water systems, tailings dams, flood control infrastructure, and large-scale drainage systems. The selected candidate will serve as a technical authority responsible for high-level modeling strategy, design oversight, regulatory support, and mentorship of junior engineers across domestic and international projects.
Skills & Requirements
Responsibilities:
  • Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for dams, hydropower facilities, nuclear power plants, tailings dams, levees, flood control systems, and major drainage infrastructure
  • Provide technical supervision and quality control for 1D/2D hydraulic and hydrologic models
  • Perform and oversee:
    • Flood frequency and PMP/PMF studies
    • Water availability and water balance analyses
    • Dam break and inundation mapping studies
    • Embankment erosion and sediment transport modeling
    • Scour analyses and river morphodynamic assessments
    • Cooling water intake/discharge hydraulic and thermal studies
  • Develop, review, and validate advanced numerical models using:
    • HEC-RAS (1D/2D)
    • HEC-HMS
    • FLOW-3D
    • OpenFOAM
    • RiverFlow2D
    • FLO-2D
    • ANSYS
  • Support reservoir operations modeling and climate change impact assessments
  • Provide input on project planning, budgets, scheduling, and modeling strategies
  • Prepare technical scopes of work, proposals, reports, and client presentations
  • Attend and lead domestic and international client and regulatory meetings
  • Mentor and supervise junior and intermediate engineers
  • Support interdisciplinary coordination across geotechnical, structural, and environmental teams

Experience Requirements:
  • B.S. in Civil, Hydraulic, or Water Resources Engineering (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred)
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in hydrology and hydraulic modeling
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain licensure
  • Demonstrated leadership and technical oversight on complex water infrastructure projects
  • Extensive numerical modeling experience in surface water hydrology and hydraulics
  • Strong foundation in:
    • Fluid mechanics
    • Surface water hydrology
    • Hydraulic structures design
    • Statistics and flood frequency analysis
    • Sediment transport and river hydraulics
  • Experience with GIS and CADD software
  • International project experience preferred
  • Coastal modeling experience considered an asset

Preferred Experience:
  • Hydropower development and rehabilitation
  • Dam safety reviews and regulatory support
  • Nuclear power plant cooling water systems
  • Tailings dam hydrology and dam breach assessments
  • Climate resilience and extreme event modeling
  • Design-build infrastructure delivery

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000 - $150,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Competitive Compensation Package:
  • 401(k)
  • Accident/Wellness insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Dependent care spending account
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Company-paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
  • Paid time off (vacation, paid sick leave, holidays)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee referral program
  • Relocation assistance (as applicable)
  • Vision insurance
  • Optional work from home Fridays
  • Twelve (12) annual work from home days

BACKGROUND
RIZZO International, Inc. is a woman-owned, highly focused consulting firm specializing in all aspects of civil engineering, earth sciences, and field/testing services for dams, nuclear power plants, and other power-related markets. Our firm has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects. We take pride in our commitment to providing personal and professional services in a responsive, high quality manner, and continually strive to exceed our clients' expectations by providing innovative and economically smart solutions. To learn more about our global experience visit us at www.rizzointl.com.
EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran
EEOC Disclaimer: RIZZO International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer in that our policy, in accordance with Federal and State laws, prohibits employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person's race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, or disability except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
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