Hydrology & Hydraulics Lead – MS & AR

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Arkansas; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. seeks a Mississippi and Arkansas Hydrology & Hydraulics Lead to oversee H&H studies and engineering projects across both states. The role is based anywhere within MS or AR, with limited travel as needed.

You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction for water resources initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Civil Engineering, a PE license (MS/AR preferred), and 10+ years in Water Resources, with strong leadership and modeling skills using

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license in Mississippi or Arkansas preferred (or ability to become licensed).
• 10+ years of experience in Water Resources/Hydrology/Hydraulics with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and teamwork skills.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software and GIS-based applications.
• Familiarity with Microstation/GEOPAK/OpenRoads, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS is preferred.
• Willingness to perform limited field work and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hydrology & Hydraulics projects and teams across MS/AR.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality technical solutions and project outcomes.
• Support business development efforts within the MS/AR regions.
• Collaborate with state and regional H&H leaders to standardize best practices.
• Mentor and develop H&H staff and resources across Neel-Schaffer footprint.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (MS/AR)

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

SMS

StormCAD

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

GIS

Job description

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. seeks a Mississippi and Arkansas Hydrology & Hydraulics Lead to oversee H&H studies and engineering projects across both states. The role is based anywhere within MS or AR, with limited travel as needed.

You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction for water resources initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Civil Engineering, a PE license (MS/AR preferred), and 10+ years in Water Resources, with strong leadership and modeling skills using