Mid-Level Hydrology & Hydraulics Engineer

Mead & Hunt; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt is seeking a client-focused problem-solver to join our water resources team. You will analyze dam and hydropower facilities, water conveyance systems, levees, bridges and floodplains, and contribute to design, documentation, and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in civil engineering, 4+ years in hydrology/hydraulics, and a PE license with CA/WI licensure achievable within 12 months. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil engineering or related engineering field from an accredited college or university
• At least four (4) years of relevant hydrology & hydraulics experience
• PE license in any state with the ability to obtain in CA or WI within twelve (12) months of hire

Responsibilities

• Analyzing dam and hydropower facilities, water conveyance systems, levee systems, bridges/culverts, watersheds and floodplains
• Construction document and cost development
• Writing reports
• Directing activities of other project staff
• Quality control reviews
• Project management
• Client communication
• Designing water resources and other civil engineering projects

Job description

Responsibilities

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a client focused problem-solver to join our collaborative and innovative water resources team.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing dam and hydropower facilities, water conveyance systems, levee systems, bridges/culverts, watersheds and floodplains
• Construction document and cost development
• Writing reports
• Directing activities of other project staff
• Quality control reviews
• Project management
• Client communication
• Designing water resources and other civil engineering projects

Some travel will be required.

The successful candidate must have:

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil engineering or related engineering field from an accredited college or university
• At least four (4) years of relevant hydrology & hydraulics experience
• PE license in any state with the ability to obtain in CA or WI within twelve (12) months of hire

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following:

• HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (including two-dimensional modeling), SWMM, HydroCAD or closely related software
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling with FLOW-3D HYDRO, Ansys Fluent, or similar
• Spreadsheet and coding solutions for engineering applications including MS Excel, VBA, Python, MatLab, or similar
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• ESRI GIS (ArcGIS Pro or similar) for data editing and geoprocessing workflows
• Floodplain modeling/mapping including experience with FEMA
• Dam failure analysis and inundation mapping
• Watershed hydrology and open channel hydraulics
• Bridge/culvert H&H analysis and modeling
• Erosion protection design
• Dam and spillway H&H analysis and design
• Probable maximum flood (PMF) estimation
• Pump and pipeline design
• Coastal engineering
• Presentations to clients/owners and/or at industry conferences
• Writing technical reports
• Leading tasks, providing guidance, and coordinating with others who assisted with the task
• Project management

If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team,

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Salary Range: $95,000 to $120,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.