Operational Hydrologist: FIRO & Reservoir Forecasting

Lynker; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

Employee stock ownership plan

Tuition assistance

Spot bonuses

Annual recognition awards

Employee referral program

Learning management system

Career growth plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Training reimbursement

Ownership culture

Job summary

Lynker Corporation seeks an experienced Operational Hydrologist embedded with NWS to lead forecast-informed reservoir operations, model testing, and tool integration within SERFC. You will collaborate with CW3E and CIROH, driving research into operations and enhancing forecast accuracy for public safety.

The role requires strong publications or conference experience, proficiency in Python or R, and a solid background in hydrology modeling.

Qualifications

• PhD in Hydrology, Civil/Environmental Eng or related discipline (recent grads encouraged).
• MS in related field + 2+ years of hydrology/hydrologic modeling experience.
• Hands-on experience with hydrologic models and forecasting concepts.
• Proficiency in Python or R for scientific programming and large datasets.
• Strong written and oral communication, able to collaborate across organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, testing, and implementation of FIRO decision-support tools and other hydrologic models within the SERFC operational environment.
• Conduct hydrologic research, including model development, calibration, testing, verification, and assist with software testing and implementation.
• Support integration of new tools with CHPS, ensuring robustness for public-safety forecasts.
• Analyze and visualize data to evaluate model performance, ensemble forecasts, and reservoir inflow predictions.
• Liaise between CIROH, CW3E, Lynker, and SERFC to ensure research integrates into operations.
• Develop knowledge of Southeast hydrology and partner needs to guide research directions.
• Evaluate existing workflows and recommend improvements for efficiency and forecast accuracy.
• Present forecasts and research findings to stakeholders and at national conferences.
• Lead or contribute to annual scientific reports and peer-reviewed articles.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydrologic modeling

Python/R

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Hydrology

MS in related field

Tools

CHPS

HEFS

SAC-SMA

National Water Model

Job description

Lynker Corporation seeks an experienced Operational Hydrologist embedded with NWS to lead forecast-informed reservoir operations, model testing, and tool integration within SERFC. You will collaborate with CW3E and CIROH, driving research into operations and enhancing forecast accuracy for public safety.

The role requires strong publications or conference experience, proficiency in Python or R, and a solid background in hydrology modeling.