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Hydraulic Engineer Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Collaborate with mechanical and hydraulic engineers to develop integrated electro-hydraulic control systems. * Investigate electrical system failures and conduct root-cause analyses on equipment ...

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial ...

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial ...

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial ...

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Quality Engineer

La Porte, IN ยท On-site

$75K - $125K/yr

We are seeking a Quality Engineer - Machined Hydraulic Components to ensure that our products meet stringent customer, industry, and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement in ...

Civil Engineer

Indianapolis, IN ยท On-site

$2.9K - $5.8K/mo

... hydraulic engineering, land surveying, structural engineering, transportation engineering and community planning. You'll quickly find yourself in charge of vital Navy projects, where you might:

Quality Engineer

La Porte, IN

$66K - $86K/yr

La Porte, IN Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Quality Engineer for our hydraulic component manufacturing client to start immediately at competitive wages. Receive comprehensive benefits through ...

Civil Engineer

Gary, IN ยท On-site

$2.9K - $5.8K/mo

... hydraulic engineering, land surveying, structural engineering, transportation engineering and community planning. You'll quickly find yourself in charge of vital Navy projects, where you might:

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How much do hydraulic engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for hydraulic engineer in Indiana is $88,231.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,600.00 and $101,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a hydraulic engineer do?

Hydraulic Engineers often work on projects related to the design, analysis, and maintenance of water infrastructures such as dams, irrigation systems, pumping stations, and flood control systems. On a daily basis, you might be conducting site assessments, creating and reviewing technical drawings, performing hydraulic modeling, and preparing project reports. Collaboration with other engineers, environmental scientists, and government agencies is also a key aspect of the role. The work environment can range from office settings for design and modeling tasks to occasional field visits for inspections and data collection. This variety ensures a dynamic workday and the opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects.

What is a hydraulic engineer?

A Hydraulic Engineer designs, analyzes, and manages systems involving water flow, such as dams, pipelines, drainage systems, and flood control measures. They apply fluid mechanics principles to solve challenges in water distribution, erosion control, and environmental conservation. Hydraulic Engineers often work with civil engineers on infrastructure projects to ensure safe and efficient water movement. Their role includes using computer modeling, conducting site assessments, and overseeing construction to ensure compliance with regulations and sustainability standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hydraulic engineer?

To excel as a Hydraulic Engineer, you need a solid background in fluid mechanics, hydrology, and civil engineering, generally supported by a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering. Familiarity with technical tools such as AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, and GIS software, along with a Professional Engineer (PE) license, is often required. Strong analytical thinking, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing complex projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for designing safe and efficient hydraulic systems and ensuring project success in various environments.

What cities in Indiana are hiring for Hydraulic Engineer jobs? Cities in Indiana with the most Hydraulic Engineer job openings:
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Infographic showing various Hydraulic Engineer job openings in Indiana as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,231 per year, or $42.4 per hour.

Hydraulics Practice Lead - Dams and Levees

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN โ€ข On-site, Remote

$98K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?ย 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Hydraulics Practice Lead - Dams and Levees for our growingย practice in our Louisville, KY;ย Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; or Indianapolis, IN or any of our other Geosyntec offices throughout the U.S. This position may offer the flexibility to work a hybrid or fully remote schedule at the discretion of the company. You will serve in a key leadership role and build out our hydraulic engineering capabilities, leveraging existing staff resources and collaborating with other senior dam practitioners across the firm. You will have the opportunity to establish national dams and levees-focused hydraulic engineering group that works on complex projects involving hydraulic structures and other flood risk management infrastructure. Projects span hydraulic modeling of various complexities, spillway, and other hydraulic structure evaluation and design, supporting probabilistic risk analysis, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling for large riverine systems, flood modeling, and dam breach consequence assessment studies.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.ย  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.ย  We offerย competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programsย to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit:ย http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec's culture as you advance to this next stage of your career of leading and growing a practice. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management.

Some of the key responsibilities for this position include:

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance directed at growing a hydraulic engineering practice within Geosyntec's Dams and Levees high-growth area business line;
  • Pulling together resources from our existing network of hydraulic and hydrologic engineers to support dam and levee projects across the country, and fostering their professional growth while also recruiting additional technical team members;
  • Past experience with hydraulic analysis and modeling (1-D and 2-D, and 3-D) utilizing various hydraulic modeling software. Ability to scope, lead, and serve as a technical advisor on modeling projects;
  • Rehabilitation and design of existing/new spillways, outlet works, and other appurtenant dam hydraulic structures;
  • Flood hazard assessment and dam breach modeling for inundation mapping and support of direct and indirect economic consequence estimation. Familiarity with HEC-FIA and HEC-LifeSim software is a plus;
  • Serving as H&H Subject Matter Expert on probabilistic risk assessment and risk evaluation teams;
  • Serving as H&H Subject Matter Expert and providing a senior review for Independent Technical Review Boards on dam safety modification studies and design projects;
  • Inspections of existing hydraulic structures and dam safety review of previous analyses and studies against the current state of the practice and design criteria.
  • Interacting with client representatives;
  • Task and project-level responsibility for scoping, performing, managing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments;
  • Consistent with our sell-manage-do business model, play a role in lead generation, business development, staff development, and mentoring;
  • Help broaden our reputation and visibility via publishing and presenting at prominent industry conferences such as USSD, ASDSO, CEATI, and NHA;
  • Task and project management, including planning and directing staff, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
  • Recruiting, supervising, and mentoring junior staff; and
  • Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
Education and Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in water resources or environmental engineering or a closely related field with emphasis on water resources or a closely related discipline. (required)
  • Advanced degrees of the same. (preferred)
  • Professional registration (i.e., P.E.). (required)
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
  • At least 10 years (15+ preferred)ย of direct engineering consulting experience working on water resource projects with a focus on dams and levees; or an equivalent combination of education and experience working on the types of projects described above.ย (required)
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
  • Experience with project management and business development (required)
  • Excellent leadership and detail orientation skills. (required)
  • Experience performing hydrologic studies for dams and specific experience performing probabilistic flood hazard analyses. (preferred)
  • Experience with modeling tools such as platforms like HEC-RAS (1-D and 2-D), CFD (3-D) models, or similar. HEC-LifeSim, HEC-FIA, DAMRAE or similar. (preferred)
  • Exceptional social skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills. (required)
  • Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork and travel for site visits, inspections, and other business-related meetings or conferences. (required)
  • Field work and overnight travel may be required.ย 
  • Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)ย 
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.ย 
  • Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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