Chief Hydraulics & Hydrology Engineer

US Army Corps of Engineers; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, seeks a Chief of the Hydraulics and Hydrology Section to lead supervision of staff and activities in coastal engineering, flood control, hydrology, hydraulics and sedimentation.

You will coordinate with Project Formulation, Project Operations and Construction-Operations, attend district conferences, and ensure efficient operation of the Section through strong administrative and technical leadership. A 25% TDY travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Current PE licensure in any US state is required.
• One year of specialized experience in hydraulics/hydrology for dams, levees, harbors, flood plains, or coastal and riverine flood and erosion control features.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief of the Hydraulics and Hydrology Section, supervising all activities and personnel.
• Manage and provide technical oversight of functions in coastal engineering, flood control, hydrology, hydraulics, and sedimentation.
• Coordinate with District elements such as Project Formulation, Project Operations, and Construction-Operations Division.
• Attend conferences with technical and administrative staff to discuss and coordinate work.
• Ensure efficient operation of the Section through administrative and technical supervision.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Coastal engineering

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Sedimentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Job description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, seeks a Chief of the Hydraulics and Hydrology Section to lead supervision of staff and activities in coastal engineering, flood control, hydrology, hydraulics and sedimentation.

You will coordinate with Project Formulation, Project Operations and Construction-Operations, attend district conferences, and ensure efficient operation of the Section through strong administrative and technical leadership. A 25% TDY travel may be required.