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Intec Sea

Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$77K - $101K/yr

The position requires the ability to work independently and exercise engineering judgement in ... Responsibilities include analysis, evaluation and design of storm-water management and site ...

INTEC SEA

Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$77K - $101K/yr

The position requires the ability to work independently and exercise engineering judgement in ... Responsibilities include analysis, evaluation and design of storm-water management and site ...

Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Madison, WI

$50K - $70K/yr

Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry ... Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical ...

Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Green Bay, WI

$50K - $70K/yr

Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry ... Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical ...

Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Milwaukee, WI

$50K - $70K/yr

Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry ... Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical ...

Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Minneapolis, MN

$50K - $70K/yr

Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry ... Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical ...

Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry ... Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical ...

Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Duluth, MN · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry ... Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical ...

Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Minneapolis, MN

$50K - $70K/yr

Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry ... Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical ...

Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Madison, WI

$50K - $70K/yr

Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry ... Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical ...

Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Milwaukee, WI

$50K - $70K/yr

Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry ... Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical ...

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Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Duluth, MN

$50K - $70K/yr

Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry ... Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical ...

Foth

Hydrogeologist/Hydrologist

Madison, WI · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

Support hydrogeology and surface water hydrology projects in the environmental services industry ... Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical ...

Stantec

Water Resources Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$82K - $112K/yr

In this role, the candidate will work independently on smaller projects or as a team member on ... Perform or review all aspects of design (grading, drainage, water, hydrology, erosion control, etc ...

Stantec

Water Resources Engineer

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$82K - $112K/yr

In this role, the candidate will work independently on smaller projects or as a team member on ... Perform or review all aspects of design (grading, drainage, water, hydrology, erosion control, etc ...

Stantec

Water Resources Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$82K - $112K/yr

In this role, the candidate will work independently on smaller projects or as a team member on ... Perform or review all aspects of design (grading, drainage, water, hydrology, erosion control, etc ...

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Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site

Intec Sea
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$77K - $101K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform hydraulic and hydrologic analyses and calculations to support the design of infrastructure projects.

  • Prepare reports and documentation related to hydraulic and hydrologic studies, including storm-water management, flood protection, and pipeline systems.

  • Coordinate work tasks with other technical specialists, engineers, designers, and project personnel.

Job description

Role Overview:
  • Hydraulic & Hydrologic (H&H) engineer to conduct engineering design and studies for oil, gas and chemical projects and other projects supported by the Geotechnical & Hydraulic Engineering Services (G&HES) discipline in Houston.
  • The successful candidate will report to and receive technical and administrative supervision and functional oversight from the H&H Group Supervisor.
  • The position requires the ability to work independently and exercise engineering judgement in problem definition, evaluation, selection and application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
  • This individual will be required to coordinate work tasks with other technical specialists in the H&H group and other disciplines, and with engineers, designers, and other project personnel.
  • Work involves organizing and performing hydraulic and hydrologic analyses and calculations, preparing reports and necessary documents to support the design of liquefied natural gas plant projects and other infrastructure projects.
  • Responsibilities include analysis, evaluation and design of storm-water management and site drainage facilities; surface water hydrology and flood protection measures; pipeline systems (gravity flow and pressurized systems); pump intakes, discharge outfalls, and other offshore or onshore hydraulic structures.
  • Responsibilities also include the conducting of mathematical model studies, employing appropriate one- or multi-dimensional models, for the runoff analysis, open channel flow analysis, pipeline transients, sediment transport, environmental mixing, hydrodynamic and solute transport; and maintaining and enhancing H&H group's in-house hydraulic transient software.
  • Work may require travel to project sites in the U. S. and overseas on generally short-term assignments.
  • The position requires working knowledge and understanding in rainfall-runoff analysis and modeling, storm water drainage system design and open-channel flow analysis, and basic understanding of scour protection design, sediment transport analysis in river and coastal environment, steady-state and transient analyses of pipeline systems, coastal hydrodynamic modeling and mixing analysis.
  • Should also be familiar with computer applications such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TR-20, SWMM, CORMIX, SLOSH, Mike21, Delft3D, IMPULSE or equivalent.
  • Some knowledge of US and international design codes and practices are desirable.
  • Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with team in preparation of reports, memo, calculations and other documentations.
  • Must be proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, database software.
  • Should have programming experience in Fortran, Visual Basic or C++.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to and remain at jobsites for up to several weeks at a time.

Required Qualification/Skills/Knowledge:
  • M.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on hydrology, hydraulics, or fluid mechanics, and graduate coursework in fluid dynamics, engineering hydrology, open channel and pipeline hydraulics, sediment transport, coastal engineering, and numerical methods.
  • Minimum of 1 to 2 years of working experience in hydrology, hydraulics, fluid dynamic simulation or a related field; 2 to 5 years working experience preferred.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred with eligibility for Professional Engineering (PE) license in one year.

Other Skills Overview:
Hydraulics and Hydrology:
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering (Basic)
  • Design of Intake and Discharge Structures (Basic)
  • Environmental Hydraulics (Basic)
  • Hydraulic Network and Transient Analysis (Intermediate to Advanced)
  • Open Channel and River Hydraulics (Intermediate)
  • Sediment Transport (Basic)
  • Storm water Management Studies and Drainage Design (Advanced)
  • Surface Water Hydrology and Flood Studies (Intermediate)

Automation Skills:
  • Office and Technical (Advanced)

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