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HDR

Senior Hydraulic Modeler

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

HDR's Hydraulic Modeling practice focuses on the application of modern mathematical modeling to ... MODELING Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field * A ...

HDR

Senior Hydraulic Modeler

Woodcliff Lake, NJ · On-site

HDR's Hydraulic Modeling practice focuses on the application of modern mathematical modeling to ... MODELING Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field * A ...

Larson Design Group

Hydraulic Designer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$59K - $89K/yr

... modeling. Under the guidance of senior hydraulic engineers, the associate contributes to NCDOT ... Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience; prior internships in transportation, hydraulics, or A ...

Arcadis

Senior Hydraulic Modeler

Akron, OH

Required Qualifications * 8+ years of experience in hydraulic modeling, water system planning, or related engineering work. * Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related Engineering ...

Larson Design Group

Hydraulic Designer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$59K - $89K/yr

... modeling. Under the guidance of senior hydraulic engineers, the associate contributes to NCDOT ... Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience; prior internships in transportation, hydraulics, or A ...

Arcadis

Senior Hydraulic Modeler

Akron, OH · On-site

Required Qualifications * 8+ years of experience in hydraulic modeling, water system planning, or related engineering work. * Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related Engineering ...

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How much do internship hydraulic modeling engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship 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 Internship Hydraulic Modeling Engineer vs Hydraulic Modeling Engineer?

AspectInternship Hydraulic Modeling EngineerHydraulic Modeling Engineer
QualificationsEnrolled in or recent graduate of Civil/Environmental Engineering or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental Engineering, with relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, entry-level projects, supervised tasksFull-time professional roles, independent project work
Industry UsageTraining and development within engineering firms or utilitiesDesign, analysis, and management of hydraulic systems in water resources projects

The main difference is that an Internship Hydraulic Modeling Engineer is a training position for students or recent graduates gaining initial experience, while a Hydraulic Modeling Engineer is a full-time professional responsible for executing hydraulic modeling tasks independently. Internships focus on learning and skill development, whereas full engineers handle complex projects and decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Internship Hydraulic Modeling Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,784 per year, or $43.2 per hour.

Entry-Level Hydrologic & Hydraulic Engineer

GFT.

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

GFT is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Hydrologic & Hydraulic Engineer to join our Geotechnical, Dams, and Hydraulics team in Phoenix, AZ or Bountiful, UT. This position follows a hybrid work format, requiring a minimum 3 days of onsite attendance per week.
Joining the dams and hydraulics team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.
What you'll be challenged to do:
The Entry Level Hydrologic & Hydraulic Engineer will support hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design across a diverse project portfolio, with approximately 50% of your time dedicated to scour evaluations for electrical transmission line infrastructure (foundations, river crossings, and access roads). The remaining time will support dam safety, hydraulic structures, and flood control projects. You will collaborate with geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers through all phases of the project lifecycle.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
  • Support analysis and design of water resources projects, including dams, flood control, and hydraulic structures.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, calculations, and scour evaluations (HEC-18, FCDMC).
  • Conduct field reviews to assess site conditions and support project development.
  • Provide technical support for studies including safe yield, fish passage, stream restoration, bridge scour, and dam safety evaluations.
  • Support H&H analyses for electrical transmission infrastructure, focusing on foundation, crossing, and access road scour.
  • Perform hydrologic calculations using rain-on-grid, Rational, USGS regression, HEC-1, and DDMSW methods.
  • Develop and run 1D/2D HEC-RAS models for steady and unsteady flow.
  • Compile and process survey, GIS, soils, and FEMA data for modeling and analysis.
  • Prepare engineering analyses, technical memoranda, reports, maps, figures, and exhibits for client and regulatory submittals.
  • Document assumptions, methods, calculations, and results clearly and traceably.
  • Prepare drawings, design figures, and other project deliverables in compliance with FCDMC, FEMA, and regional standards.

What you'll bring to our firm:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 0-3 years of relevant experience in water resources, hydrologic, or hydraulic engineering.
  • Demonstrated interest in water resources, hydrologic or hydrologic engineering through applied academic projects, internships, or prior work experiences.
  • Basic knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools such as HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, HEC-1, DDMSW, and SITES.
  • Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro.
  • Basic proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
  • Working proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively as a member of a team.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or able to receive within six (6) months of hire.

What we prefer you bring:
  • Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with emphasis in water resources, hydraulics, or dam engineering.
  • Familiarity with scour evaluation methods (HEC-18, FCDMC) and/or transmission line infrastructure projects.
  • Working experience with two and three dimensional hydraulic modeling tools.
  • Experience with Python or VBA for engineering calculations and automation.
  • Interest in supporting business development through proposal preparation and client engagement.

Compensation:
  • The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Location: Bountiful, UT; Phoenix, AZ
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
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