Head of Hydraulics: Dams & Levees Practice

Geosyntec Consultants; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Well-being programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

An engineering consultancy firm is seeking a Hydraulics Practice Lead - Dams and Levees based in Indianapolis. This role involves leading the development of hydraulic engineering capabilities, managing complex projects, and collaborating with engineers nationwide. You will also engage in project management and business development, with significant focus on dam safety and flood risk management. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and professional registration are required along with extensive experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering consulting experience on water resource projects focusing on dams and levees.
• Experience with project management and business development.
• Ability to perform fieldwork and travel for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to grow hydraulic engineering practice.
• Support dam and levee projects nationwide.
• Conduct inspections and safety reviews of hydraulic structures.

Skills

Hydraulic analysis and modeling

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in water resources or environmental engineering

Professional registration (P.E.)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-LifeSim

HEC-FIA

Job description

An engineering consultancy firm is seeking a Hydraulics Practice Lead - Dams and Levees based in Indianapolis. This role involves leading the development of hydraulic engineering capabilities, managing complex projects, and collaborating with engineers nationwide. You will also engage in project management and business development, with significant focus on dam safety and flood risk management. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and professional registration are required along with extensive experience.