Hydrologist

Thewaternetwork; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thewaternetwork is seeking a Hydrologist to join their technical team in New York. In this role, you will analyze hydrological data and run models using Python to support water cycle processes. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and have strong programming skills.

We focus on solving systemic problems while valuing collaboration and growth. Residing in Trento offers stunning landscapes and a nature-based lifestyle.

We prioritize candidates open to relocation and working on-site.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Hydraulics or equivalent.
• Knowledge of GIS applications like Grass, Qgis, or gdal.
• Experience in programming with Python or similar languages.
• Good command of English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Analyze meteorological, hydrological, and snow data.
• Calibrate and run hydrological models using historical data.
• Support development of algorithms for efficiency enhancements.
• Draft reports presenting hydrological analyses.

Skills

Knowledge of GIS applications

Programming in Python

Knowledge of hydrology

Data analysis

Knowledge of English

Knowledge of Italian

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Python

GIS applications (Grass, Qgis, gdal)

Job description

We are looking for a Hydrologst to support our technical team.
We are at an exciting business stage, and this is a central contributing role you will be expected to run hydrological simulations and to program new routines in Python to describe the various processes of the water cycle at catchment scale.

Main Responsibilities

• Analysis of meteorological, hydrological and snow data;
• Data preparation and downscaling of numerical weather prediction;
• Setup, calibration and run of hydrological model using historical data, forecasts and projection;
• Support in the development of algorithms for the efficiency enhancement of the current modelling chain;
• Drafting of reports for the presentation of the hydrological analyses carried out.

Required key qualifications (must have)

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Hydraulics or equivalent;
• Knowledge of GIS applications (e.g. Grass, Qgis, gdal);
• Knowledge of and interest in hydrology;
• Some experience in programming (eg. matlab, python, R or other scripting languages);
• Capability to analyse, manipulate and present data and model results;
• Good knowledge of English and Italian.

Complementary desirable qualifications (nice to have)

• Experience in object oriented python programming;
• Some experience in machine learning techniques;
• Passion for the internet, open-source, computing, devices. You’re keen to push the envelope, continuously improving your skills and projects that you work on.

You are comfortable working independently, while functioning as part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, dialogue, development, learning, and growth. You care about solving big, systemic problems. You look beyond the surface to understand root causes so that you can build long-term solutions for the whole ecosystem.

We expect your willingness to keep learning and improving your programming skills.

You are a person open to developing new ideas and contributing expertise, who enjoys challenges, seeks knowledge, and is a team builder.
You can analyze product requirements, manage tasks and partner with your teammates to match the deadlines.
You are motivated, creative, and empowering.

What we offer

Trento is a great location for living and working. Surrounded by mountains, you can experience breathtaking landscapes and outdoor activities like skiing, mountaineering, climbing and windsurfing in the lakes. It is ideal for people seeking nature based lifestyle, sport and family friendliness.

We will give priority to candidates willing to relocate and work in presence.

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