Lead Interdisciplinary Water Modeling Engineer

U.S. Department of the Interior; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework possible

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Sacramento, CA, seeks a Supervisory Interdisciplinary (General Engineer/Physical Scientist/Mathematician) to lead water modeling efforts for CVP and Delta operations.

The position involves supervision, policy guidance, and ensuring QA/QC across modeling systems, with a focus on state-of-the-science methodologies and collaboration with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Selective Service registration for certain males.

Responsibilities

• Leads development, calibration, validation, and application of water resources models for CVP and Delta operations.
• Provides technical authority and policy guidance on systemwide modeling issues.
• Oversees modeling program, standards, QA/QC, and documentation.

Skills

Water modeling

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physical Science/Mathematics

Tools

CALSIM 3

HEC-RAS

DSM2

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Sacramento, CA, seeks a Supervisory Interdisciplinary (General Engineer/Physical Scientist/Mathematician) to lead water modeling efforts for CVP and Delta operations.

The position involves supervision, policy guidance, and ensuring QA/QC across modeling systems, with a focus on state-of-the-science methodologies and collaboration with partner agencies.