Hydrologic Software Developer - multiple locations (Ann Arbor, MI; Los Angeles, CA; ...)

Limno Tech Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)

Flexible benefits program

Job summary

An environmental engineering firm in the United States is looking for a Hydrologic Software Developer to create workflows for water data analysis and hydrologic modeling. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Python and experience with environmental data management. Responsibilities include developing scalable software libraries and contributing to open-source projects. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $65,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated capabilities in environmental data tools.
• Must be able to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python workflows for water analysis.
• Contribute to open-source software projects.
• Create geospatial data products for modeling.

Skills

Python

Geospatial data management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Software Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Python

C++

Fortran

Job description

Hydrologic Software Developer (Ann Arbor, MI; Los Angeles, CA; ...)

Come Work With UsBe Exceptional. Deliver Excellence. Make A Difference.

LimnoTech is a leading environmental engineering and science firm with clients who face water-related problems that are more challenging and costly than ever before. It is our job to help our clients make decisions based on the best available science and real-world constraints.

At LimnoTech, our values are to: honor the science, lead through innovation, act through partnership, commit to the long-term, and pursue big, bold actions. Are you ready to join a team of smart, talented people who are motivated every day to deliver excellence and make a difference for our clients, our partners, and the environment?

LimnoTech is seeking environmental engineers, scientists, and software developers capable of developing reproducible workflows for water data analysis and hydrologic modeling using modern geospatial data science Python libraries and contributing to open-source repositories. These skills will be applied to address a wide range of water resources challenges around the world. This position is open for work based in any of our four office locations (Ann Arbor MI - Headquarters; Washington DC; Twin Cities MN; Los Angeles CA).

Position Responsibilities

The engineer, scientist, or software developer hired will develop and support modern, reproducible workflows for water data analysis and hydrologic modeling, with responsibilities such as:

• Development of reproducible, Python-orchestrated workflows and scalable software libraries for water data management, analysis, visualization, geoprocessing, and hydrologic modeling using modern geospatial Python libraries.
• Contribution to open-source software repositories that support the USGS National Hydrologic Modeling Infrastructure and follow the vision of the multi-agency Integrated Hydro-Terrestrial Modeling 2.0 (IHTM) roadmap.
• Creation and refinement of Analysis-Ready, Cloud-Optimized (ARCO) geospatial data products that support watershed-scale hydrologic, hydraulic, inundation, and water quality modeling.
• Managing software and dataset development activities within collaborative, multidisciplinary teams using Git-based workflows in open-source repositories.

Qualifications

The following are required qualifications for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree (with two years of relevant job experience) OR Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar discipline from an accredited university program.
• Demonstrated capabilities using and developing tools for environmental and geospatial data management, analysis, visualization, and hydrologic modeling using Python.
• Strong analytical and computational skills; good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be legally able to work in the U.S. for any employer (proper documentation is required).

The following are preferred additional qualifications for this position:

• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Scientific computing experience in Python, C++, or Fortran for tasks such as:
• Coupling water simulation models using the Basic Model Interface (BMI);
• Implementing Python wrappers for code written in C++ or Fortran;
• Vectorization of numerical algorithms using arrays and/or matrices;
• High-performance computing in distributed cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) standards and services, and with relational database design, management, and tuning for geospatial features.
• Experience developing open-source software in a collaborative environment, and with development or application of hydrologic, hydraulic, or inundation models.

Compensation

LimnoTech rewards high achievement within a supportive working community. Individual achievement is rewarded through a unique merit review process based on recommendations from colleagues at all levels of the company, plus positive feedback from clients. This system drives pay increases and opportunities for increased project and corporate responsibility. In addition to highly competitive compensation, LimnoTech offers an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage; 401k plan with company match; flexible benefits program; employee stock ownership program (ESOP); medical leave; and more. The salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s years and type of experience, degrees earned, office location, and fit with job requirements, and is expected to range between $65,000 and $95,000 annually.

Come grow with us! Our company culture focuses on giving our people opportunities to improve and grow through training, conferences, workshops, seminars, and participation in professional organizations. We also favor more personal, self-directed career planning over traditional performance evaluations. We encourage a mix of mentoring and proactive self-management so individuals can explore and create work opportunities that further their careers.

For more information about our firm, please visit www.limno.com

LimnoTech is an employee-owned (ESOP), equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

We value a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace at LimnoTech. We believe that collaboration between diverse individuals with different perspectives and a unity of purpose will strengthen our company culture and yield innovative solutions for our clients. Therefore, we will intentionally increase awareness, foster dialogue, and seek continuous improvement in diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our company systems and practices. LimnoTech welcomes all qualified candidates for a diverse work force, and we are committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. Employees are hired and promoted based strictly and solely on their competence to perform the work, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

LimnoTech uses E-Verify® in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.

We intend to have our website and job application functions accessible to everyone. If you or someone you know needs assistance completing an employment application, please contact us at 734-332-1200.

This is a full time position