Hydraulics Engineering Lead & Practice Growth Manager

Forsgren Associates, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Life, short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Forsgren Associates, Inc. is seeking a Hydraulics Manager to lead the Hydraulics Practice in Boise, Idaho. You will guide a team of engineers on 1D/2D modeling, bridge hydraulics, floodplain analysis, and permitting, while shaping technical strategy and client relationships.

The role requires PE license in Idaho, 10+ years of civil engineering with hydraulics, and a passion for mentoring and business growth within a national firm.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Idaho (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 10+ years of Civil Engineering experience with a focus in hydraulic modeling and design.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics and hydrology in engineering design, including runoff calculations, open-channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics and scour analysis, culvert design, detention structures.
• Experience in hydraulic modeling using 1D/2D HEC-RAS and SMS SRH-2D
• Familiarity with HEC-18, HEC-20, and HEC-23
• Experience in HY-8
• Experience with FEMA floodplain management, modeling, and permitting (LOMR/CLOMR)
• Experience with Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) desirable

Responsibilities

• Serve as Hydraulics Engineering Manager and discipline lead for Forsgren’s Hydraulics Practice, providing technical and operational leadership for the hydraulics team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop hydraulic engineering staff, including setting goals, providing performance feedback, supporting career development, and identifying training opportunities.
• Manage team workload and resource allocation, balancing project demands, staff capacity, schedules, and priorities across multiple projects.
• Build and grow the hydraulics practice by identifying opportunities, supporting proposals and pursuits, and strengthening relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Provide oversight of technical quality, project delivery, and adherence to company standards and industry best practices.
• Partner with office and company leadership on staffing needs, strategic growth initiatives, forecasting, and development of the hydraulics practice.
• Manage projects including scope, schedule, budget coordination, project delivery, and client relations.
• Provide technical leadership on 1D and 2D hydraulic and surface water modeling for bridge openings, culverts, and floodplains; bridge scour evaluation and mitigation design; floodplain analysis and permitting; drainage, gravity, and irrigation system modeling and design; and stormwater management analysis considering control of water quantity and quality.
• Coordinate with design teams, environmental staff, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support project design, permitting, and delivery.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor to project teams across Forsgren, supporting staff on complex hydraulic and hydrologic challenges.
• Represent Forsgren with clients and at industry events, helping strengthen the company’s reputation and expand its presence in the hydraulics market.

Skills

Civil hydraulics expertise

Project leadership

Client relationship development

Open-channel hydraulics

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE license (Idaho)

Tools

HEC-RAS

SMS SRH-2D

HY-8

HEC-18/20/23

Job description

Forsgren Associates, Inc. is seeking a Hydraulics Manager to lead the Hydraulics Practice in Boise, Idaho. You will guide a team of engineers on 1D/2D modeling, bridge hydraulics, floodplain analysis, and permitting, while shaping technical strategy and client relationships.

The role requires PE license in Idaho, 10+ years of civil engineering with hydraulics, and a passion for mentoring and business growth within a national firm.