Hydraulics & Hydrology Civil Engineer - Water Resources

Natural Resources Conservation Service; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in the West Region seeks a professional engineer/scientist to lead hydraulics and hydrology work for river basin studies, watershed plans, and floodplain studies. You will support conservation technical assistance and water resources projects.

The role requires performing hydrologic analyses, developing designs, and reviewing technical packages while ensuring NRCS standards are met and field conditions are verified.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering program or equivalent with calculus and engineering science courses.
• Professional registration (EI/EIT/PE) or evidence of FE exam or other licensure is acceptable for qualification.
• Experience in hydrologic analysis and watershed/ flood-related projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic analysis and modeling for rainfall-runoff and flood evaluations.
• Prepare designs and specifications for watershed protection and flood control measures.
• Develop cost estimates and technical design packages compliant with NRCS standards; conduct field investigations.

Skills

Hydraulics

Hydrology analysis

Engineering judgment

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Professional registration (EI/EIT/PE)

Tools

HEC-RAS

Flow-2D

Job description

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in the West Region seeks a professional engineer/scientist to lead hydraulics and hydrology work for river basin studies, watershed plans, and floodplain studies. You will support conservation technical assistance and water resources projects.

The role requires performing hydrologic analyses, developing designs, and reviewing technical packages while ensuring NRCS standards are met and field conditions are verified.