Hydraulics Practice Lead: Dams & Levees (Hybrid)

Geosyntec Consultants; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Career development programs

Well-being programs

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Hydraulics Practice Lead for Dams and Levees to drive the growth of their hydraulic engineering practice. Located primarily in Louisville, KY, candidates may have flexible working arrangements. The role encompasses technical leadership, project management, and mentoring. Applicants should possess over 10 years of experience in water resource engineering and be well-versed in hydrologic studies, modeling software, and team collaboration. Competitive benefits and salary are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct engineering consulting experience focusing on water resource projects.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary project teams is required.
• Ability to conduct hydrologic studies for dams and probabilistic flood hazard analyses.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in hydraulic engineering.
• Lead dam and levee projects across the country.
• Perform and manage project tasks including budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

Hydraulic analysis and modeling

Leadership and mentoring

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Fieldwork and site inspections

Education

Bachelor's degree in water resources or environmental engineering

Professional registration (P.E.)

Advanced degrees preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-LifeSim

HEC-FIA

CFD models

Job description

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Hydraulics Practice Lead for Dams and Levees to drive the growth of their hydraulic engineering practice. Located primarily in Louisville, KY, candidates may have flexible working arrangements. The role encompasses technical leadership, project management, and mentoring. Applicants should possess over 10 years of experience in water resource engineering and be well-versed in hydrologic studies, modeling software, and team collaboration. Competitive benefits and salary are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.