Hydraulic Modeling Engineer - Stormwater & Floodplain

OHM Advisors; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Company Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

401(k) with employer matching

Paid professional association member­-

Tuition & Certification Expense reimbu

Volunteer Service Leave

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

OHM Grad School

Job summary

OHM Advisors’ Environmental & Water Resource Group seeks an early career Hydraulic Modeling Engineer with strong interest in stormwater and floodplain management. You will work on projects across Ohio and the Midwest, developing hydro-hydraulic models and providing analyses for transport, development, and stormwater infrastructure.

You will collaborate with experienced water resources professionals, contributing to modeling, reporting, and documentation while growing your expertise in H&H tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or similar engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0–5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of drainage design principles and common analytical approaches.
• Experience with H&H modeling focusing on open-channel hydraulics and stormwater management; proficiency with HEC-RAS 1D steady flow modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for stormwater systems and provide engineering recommendations.
• Conduct open-channel hydraulic analyses including bridges and culverts; review FEMA hydraulic models.
• Prepare clear technical reports, presentations, and documentation for permitting and map change applications.
• Coordinate with FEMA, state agencies, and local communities.
• Participate in client meetings, fieldwork, and design through construction as needed.
• Support MS4 and resilience planning; assist with drainage and stormwater master planning and design.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Open-channel hydraulics

Technical reporting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

PCSWMM

Job description

OHM Advisors’ Environmental & Water Resource Group seeks an early career Hydraulic Modeling Engineer with strong interest in stormwater and floodplain management. You will work on projects across Ohio and the Midwest, developing hydro-hydraulic models and providing analyses for transport, development, and stormwater infrastructure.

You will collaborate with experienced water resources professionals, contributing to modeling, reporting, and documentation while growing your expertise in H&H tools