Hydrologist

LCRA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCRA is seeking an earth scientist focused on surface water hydrology and hydrography to collect and analyze data that informs decision makers. You will measure discharge, calibrate field instruments, troubleshoot equipment, and perform quality control on hydrologic datasets.

The role requires strong communication with stakeholders and occasional after-hours work within 30 miles of Austin. Candidates with at least four years in hydrology and a related degree are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in hydrology or related field with equipment installation/maintenance, data collection, and analysis.
• A degree in hydrology, water resources, electronics, engineering or relevant field; substitution allowed per organization guidelines.
• Driver's license required.
• Candidates must live within 30 miles of Austin for occasional night, weekend, and holiday work.

Responsibilities

• Collect and monitor hydrologic data including stage/discharge measurements and water level marks.
• Maintain field instruments and calibrate meteorological equipment.
• Analyze hydrologic data and develop rating curves for stream sites.
• Educate internal and external customers on lake and river operations and conditions.

Skills

Hydrology

Data analysis

Field data collection

Communication with customers

Education

Bachelor's degree in hydrology, water resources, electronics, engineering or relevant field

Tools

SQL

APIs

Server maintenance

Job description

Here’s The Role

Does working outdoors, collecting and analyzing water data sound like a dream? We are hiring a highly motivated and dedicated earth scientist interested in surface water hydrology and hydrography! In this role, you will apply science and creativity to solve real-world problems and ensure important hydrologic and meteorological data reach our decision makers. You will calculate low flow and flood flow discharge measurements, do routine maintenance on and troubleshoot field monitoring equipment, data quality control, survey, hydraulic analysis, and data analysis. Candidates should live within 30 miles of Austin to be available for occasional night, weekend, and holiday work. Whether you are new, junior, or a senior level hydrologist, we want you!

How You’ll Contribute

• Collect and monitor hydrologic data including but not limited to stage/discharge measurements, reference elevation marks, high water marks, point of zero flow, and channel and control section conditions.
• Maintain field instruments and calibrate meteorological equipment.
• Analyze hydrologic data including development and maintaining rating curves for stream sites.
• Educate and communicate to internal and external customers on lake and river operations and conditions.

How You’re Qualified

• Four or more years of experience in hydrology, such as performing equipment installation/maintenance, hydrologic data collection and hydrologic analysis or relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in hydrology, water resources, electronics, engineering or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
• Driver's license

How You’ll Stand Out

• Knowledge of hydrological principles, practices and tools.
• Knowledge of remote data collection systems and how it pertains to meteorological equipment.
• Knowledge of monitoring, testing, debugging, and maintaining hydrology related systems on servers (applications, server operating systems, database, and hardware).
• Knowledge of database management and topology – how data moves between systems including use of SQL queries and API calls.

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.