Mississippi Hydrology & Hydraulics Lead

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. invites applications for a Mississippi H&H Lead to direct Hydrology & Hydraulics operations across Mississippi and Arkansas. Based in Jackson, or any MS/AR office, the role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality water resources solutions.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS in Civil Engineering, be a licensed PE (MS/AR) or able to obtain, and bring 10+ years in Water Resources/Hydrology/Hydraulics with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer in Mississippi or Arkansas (or ability to obtain).
• 10+ years in Water Resources/Hydrology/Hydraulics with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytics, and teamwork.
• Advanced knowledge of hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and GIS-based tools.
• Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hydrology & Hydraulics operations across MS/AR.
• Mentor H&H staff and drive project delivery quality.
• Oversee diverse H&H studies and engineering projects.
• Support business development and client relations across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Water Resources

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (MS/AR)

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS 1D/2D

PCSWMM

SMS

StormCAD

MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

JACKSON, MS, or ANY OF OUR MISSISSIPPI or ARKANSAS OFFICES

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 H&H Lead to join our growing engineering firm and be responsible for leading Hydrology and Hydraulics operations and teams across both states. We prefer this leadership position be based in our Jackson, Mississippi, office, but it could be based in any of our Mississippi or Arkansas offices.

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 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