Civil Engineer (Hydraulics), GS-0810-9/11/12/13 (24109)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Davis, CA is seeking a staff-level hydraulic engineer to develop new approaches, computational methods, and analytical techniques for riverine, floodplain, and urban hydraulic problems. You will contribute to the HEC-RAS team, advancing nationwide water-resources management and leading training programs for USACE personnel and partners.

This permanent position requires broad knowledge of hydraulic engineering, numerical methods, and water-resources management, with

Responsibilities

• Provide hydraulic engineering, numerical modeling, and technical planning expertise to USACE and partners.

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Institute for Water Resources (IWR)

Locations (City, State)

Davis, CA

Position Overview/Duties

INTRODUCTION: Serves as a staff-level hydraulic engineer developing new approaches, computational methods, and analytical techniques to solve complex riverine, floodplain, and urban hydraulic engineering problems encountered by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) field offices. Provides hydraulic engineering, numerical modeling, and technical planning expertise to USACE and its partners. As a member of the Hydraulic Engineering Center-River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) team, support nationwide water-resources management by advancing the Corps’ technical capability in one- and two-dimensional river hydraulics, sediment transport, dam and levee safety, floodplain mapping, and infrastructure risk assessment. This includes a leadership role in research, development, application, technical assistance, and training associated with the industry-leading HEC-RAS software and related analytical procedures. HEC also provides leadership in improving the state of practice in hydraulic engineering through technical training programs for USACE personnel and partners. Such responsibilities require broad knowledge of hydraulic engineering, numerical methods, and water-resources management.

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