Hydraulics Engineering Manager & Practice Leader

Forsgren Associates, Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental subsidies

Life and disability insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Cross-training opportunities

Industry leadership opportunities

Job summary

Forsgren Associates, Inc. is hiring a Hydraulics Manager to lead the Hydraulics Practice in Idaho Falls. You will guide technical delivery, mentor staff, and manage multi-project workloads across the hydraulics discipline.

Ideal candidates have a PE license, 10+ years in civil hydraulics, and experience with HEC-RAS, SMS SRH-2D, HY-8, and FEMA floodplain processes. Join a national firm with growth opportunities and strong client collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Hydraulics Engineering Manager and discipline lead for Forsgren’s Hydraulics Practice.
• Lead, mentor, and develop hydraulic engineering staff, including performance feedback and career development.
• Manage team workload and resource allocation across multiple projects.
• Grow hydraulics practice by identifying opportunities and strengthening client relationships.
• Provide oversight of technical quality, project delivery, and adherence to standards.
• Partner with leadership on staffing needs, growth, forecasting, and development.
• Manage projects including scope, schedule, budget, delivery, and client relations.
• Provide technical leadership on 1D and 2D hydraulic/hydrologic modeling for bridges, culverts, floodplains; scour analysis; drainage and stormwater design.
• Coordinate with design teams, environmental staff, clients, contractors, and regulators.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor on complex hydraulic challenges across Forsgren.
• Represent Forsgren with clients and at industry events to expand hydraulics presence.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Hydraulic modeling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HEC-RAS

SMS SRH-2D

HY-8

HEC-18/HEC-20/HEC-23

Job description

Forsgren Associates, Inc. is hiring a Hydraulics Manager to lead the Hydraulics Practice in Idaho Falls. You will guide technical delivery, mentor staff, and manage multi-project workloads across the hydraulics discipline.

Ideal candidates have a PE license, 10+ years in civil hydraulics, and experience with HEC-RAS, SMS SRH-2D, HY-8, and FEMA floodplain processes. Join a national firm with growth opportunities and strong client collaboration.