Hydraulics Manager

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

When you join Forsgren Associates, a newly acquired Apex Company, you won’t just be “going to work”. You’ll be helping grow a longstanding business while receiving the recognition and support your commitment to professional growth deserves.

Your Responsibilities As a Hydraulics Manager

• Serve as the 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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
• A strong understanding of hydraulics and hydrology in engineering design, including runoff calculations, open-channel hydraulics including application to bridge hydraulic and scour analysis, culvert design, and detention structure/BMP design principles
• 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

Why You’ll Love Working For Us

• Company-subsidized medical and dental.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Engineer 5 - Sr Engineering Manager

Req ID: 12014