Position Description: RIZZO International, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer to support numerical modeling and technical analysis for dams, hydropower facilities, tailings dams, levees, and drainage infrastructure.
This role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical modeling capabilities who is looking to grow into a senior technical leadership track.
Skills & Requirements
Responsibilities- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for water-related infrastructure projects
- Conduct:
- Flood frequency and rainfall-runoff analysis
- HEC-HMS watershed modeling
- 1D/2D hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS
- Dam break and inundation modeling
- Scour and erosion evaluations
- Sediment transport assessments (as applicable)
- Assist in development of advanced CFD and numerical models (FLOW-3D, OpenFOAM, FLO-2D, etc.)
- Prepare technical reports, modeling documentation, and figures
- Support proposal development and preparation of scopes of work
- Participate in project meetings and client coordination
- Work collaboratively with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications- B.S. in Civil, Hydraulic, or Water Resources Engineering (M.S. preferred)
- 5-10 years of relevant hydrology and hydraulics experience
- E.I.T. required; P.E. license preferred or ability to obtain
- Experience with:
- HEC-RAS (1D/2D)
- HEC-HMS
- GIS software
- CADD platforms
- Working knowledge of floodplain mapping and hydraulic structure design
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills
- Interest in expanding into advanced modeling and dam safety work
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000 - $115,000 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
- Employee referral program
- Relocation assistance (as applicable)
- Vision insurance
- Optional work from home Fridays
- Twelve (12) annual work from home days
Candidates need to submit their resume through our website for consideration: Qualifications
