Mississippi and Arkansas Hydrology & Hydraulics Lead

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

Mississippi and Arkansas Hydrology & Hydraulics Lead

Home > Mississippi and Arkansas Hydrology & Hydraulics Lead

ANY LOCATION ACROSS MISSISSIPPI OR ARKANSAS

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, client focused environment? If so, Neel-Schaffer might have just the right opportunity for you.

Neel-Schaffer is seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Mississippi and Arkansas H&H Lead to join our growing engineering firm and be responsible for leading Hydrology and Hydraulics operations and teams across both states. This leadership position can be based anywhere across the States of Mississippi or Arkansas.

.As an Engineering News-Record Top 200 engineering design, planning, and construction management firm, Neel-Schaffer offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated professional with proven leadership capabilities, strong communication skills, and a strategic approach to problem-solving. This individual will play a key role in the continued growth and success of Neel-Schaffer’s Water Resources Team, providing technical leadership and mentorship to H&H staff throughout Mississippi and Arkansas.

In this role, the Mississippi and Arkansas H&H Lead will oversee a variety of H&H studies and engineering projects, ensure the delivery of high-quality technical solutions, and support business development efforts within the MS/AR regions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other state and regional H&H leaders, fostering consistency, innovation, and best practices across the company. They will also work alongside technical experts throughout Neel-Schaffer’s footprint to leverage resources, strengthen project delivery, and provide exceptional service to clients and communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced H&H professional seeking to advance their leadership career while helping shape the future of water resources engineering at one of the nation’s leading engineering consulting firms. Typical projects include various types of roadway and transportation drainage, flood control, bridge hydraulic studies/designs, bridge scour analyses, storm water management studies, design/contract plans for flood control and storm water infrastructure projects. A limited amount of travel may be required for some projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer in the state of Mississippi or Arkansas with the ability to become licensed in other states in the Southeast US.
• 10+ years of experience with technical work, project management, and staff management in Water Resources/Hydrology/ Hydraulics.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize.
• Advanced knowledge of the latest hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling programs, including GIS-based applications, 1D, 2D, dynamic/unsteady-flow -– e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, PCSWMM, SMS, StormCAD, etc.
• Experience with Microstation (and/or GEOPAK/OpenRoads), AutoCAD (and/or Civil 3D), and ArcGIS is preferred.
• Ability to perform a limited amount of field work, including drainage investigations, drainage asset inventorying, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

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