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Red River

Solution Engineer

The individual in this position is responsible for pre-sales engineering activities including: 1) ... The individual is knowledgeable of Red River's offerings across multiple technologies and ...

Red River Technology

Network Deployment Engineer

Additionally, the Deployment Engineer will work closely with existing technical staff to support Red River's Managed Services customers. The right candidate is comfortable running projects ...

Chronicle Heritage

WI · On-site

$76 - $105/hr

Stream and river restoration * Natural channel design * Floodplain reconnection * Wetland and ... Develop and prepare engineering calculations, technical design documentation, and construction ...

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Red River Technology

Solution Engineer

The individual in this position is responsible for pre-sales engineering activities including: 1) ... The individual is knowledgeable of Red River's offerings across multiple technologies and ...

Red River Technology

Solution Engineer

The individual in this position is responsible for pre-sales engineering activities including: 1) ... The individual is knowledgeable of Red River's offerings across multiple technologies and ...

Cross River

Full Stack Engineer

Fort Lee, NJ · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Who We Are Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world's most innovative financial ... What We're Looking For Cross River Bank is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer who thrives at the ...

Cross River

Senior AI/ML Engineer

Fort Lee, NJ · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Who We Are Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world's most innovative financial ... Engineer and refine prompts to enhance AI performance and output quality * Deploy and scale AI ...

Red River

Sr. Wireless Deployment Engineer

The Senior Wireless Deployment Engineer is a critical technical role responsible for the design ... S. Citizenship Required Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an ...

Cross River

Software Engineer II

Fort Lee, NJ · On-site

$130K - $170K/yr

Who We Are Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world's most innovative financial ... With guidance from your Engineering Manager and a Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate ...

Cross River

Engineer II, IT Infrastructure

Fort Lee, NJ · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Who We Are Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world's most innovative financial ... You will collaborate with security, engineering, and operations teams to ensure reliability ...

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How much do river engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for river engineer in the United States is $77,385.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a river engineer?

River engineers are professionals who specialize in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of river systems. Their work focuses on managing river flow, preventing flooding, protecting ecosystems, and supporting navigation and infrastructure projects. They use engineering principles to address challenges like erosion, sediment transport, and water quality, often collaborating with environmental scientists and government agencies. River engineers play a key role in balancing human needs with the health of river environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a river engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a River Engineer, you need strong expertise in hydrology, civil engineering, and environmental science, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree and professional accreditation. Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software (such as HEC-RAS), GIS tools, and CAD systems is commonly required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and teamwork are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for designing effective river management solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to protect communities and ecosystems.

What are some common challenges river engineers face when working on river restoration projects?

River Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing ecological concerns with flood control and infrastructure needs. Coordinating with diverse stakeholders—including environmental agencies, local governments, and communities—can be complex. Additionally, river systems are dynamic, so engineers must design solutions that can adapt to changing flow patterns and sediment loads. These challenges require strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

What is the difference between River Engineer vs Hydrologist?

AspectRiver EngineerHydrologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Civil, Environmental, or Hydraulic EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Hydrology, Geosciences, or Environmental Science
Work EnvironmentDesigning and managing river projects, working outdoors and in officesAnalyzing water data, modeling, and research, mostly in labs and offices
Industry UsageConstruction, infrastructure, flood control projectsWater resource management, environmental consulting, research

River Engineers focus on designing and managing river-related infrastructure and projects, often working outdoors. Hydrologists analyze water systems, conduct research, and model water flow, primarily working in labs and offices. While both roles involve water and environmental expertise, their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various River Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,385 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

Senior Transportation Hydraulics Engineer

Ayres Associates

Fort Collins, CO • On-site

$130K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Finding the right fit:
Ayres has been a national leader in hydraulics and river engineering for over 30 years. Our team is seeking a passionate and ambitious senior hydraulic engineering subject matter expert in hydraulic engineering willing to work on a variety of projects and programs to serve clients nationwide while advancing the state of practice in infrastructure-focused hydraulic engineering. You'll join a nationally recognized technical team to perform challenging engineering studies, designs, research, manual development, and training that can impact our entire industry. If you are passionately interested in resiliency at the nexus of rivers and infrastructure and want to be part of a like-minded team, this is a great position for you!
Join Ayres - a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 - where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work. That people-first culture is further reinforced by our recognition as a 2026 Colorado Top Workplace by The Denver Post.
This role is open to remote or hybrid opportunities. We encourage individuals to apply even if their current location does not perfectly align.
On a given day, you'll:
  • Assist with the design of bridges over rivers.
  • Analyze river and floodplain hydraulics and hydrology.
  • Pursue and conduct applied research projects.
  • Work with state or federal DOT hydraulic engineers to develop reference manuals, guidance documents, procedures.
  • Help state DOTs with their bridge scour programs.
  • Work with our clients to develop and implement resiliency best practices
  • Develop and present training courses.
  • Represent Ayres at conferences and on local and national committees

Required Qualifications:
  • An advanced degree (MS or higher) in hydraulic engineering or related field.
  • Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, especially with one-and two-dimensional hydraulic modeling software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated and recognized expertise in hydraulic engineering applied to infrastructure design or management.
  • Fifteen or more years of experience in civil engineering.
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer in at least one state.

Desired Skills and Experience:
  • Experience in developing and presenting hydraulic engineering training.
  • Experience in conducting applied research in hydraulics.
  • Experience providing hydraulic engineering consulting to state Departments of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:
  • Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
  • PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/
Our good-faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $130000 - $200000. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good-faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately.
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