Remote Hydraulics Engineering Manager

Forsgren Associates, Inc.; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k matching

Tuition assistance

Cross-training

Performance bonuses

National firm with opportunities

Job summary

Forsgren Associates, Inc. is seeking a Hydraulics Manager to lead and grow the Hydraulics Practice. You will provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and manage project-wide hydraulics work including bridge openings, culverts, and floodplain analyses.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and regulatory agencies, supervision of staff, and delivery of high-quality hydraulic designs across projects in the Intermountain West.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• PE registration in Idaho or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10+ years Civil Engineering with hydraulics focus.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics and hydrology in design.
• Experience with 1D/2D modeling using HEC-RAS and SMS SRH-2D.
• familiarity with FEMA floodplain management and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulics engineering team and discipline for Forsgren’s Hydraulics Practice.
• Mentor and develop staff; set goals and provide performance feedback.
• Manage workloads, schedules, and project priorities across multiple projects.
• Grow the hydraulics practice by pursuing proposals and client relationships.
• Oversee technical quality, project delivery, and adherence to standards.
• Provide technical leadership on 1D/2D hydraulic and surface water modeling.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

1D/2D hydraulics

HEC-RAS

SMS SRH-2D

Bridge scour analysis

Detention design

Leadership

Project management

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-18

HEC-20

HEC-23

HY-8

AOP

Job description

Forsgren Associates, Inc. is seeking a Hydraulics Manager to lead and grow the Hydraulics Practice. You will provide technical leadership, mentor staff, and manage project-wide hydraulics work including bridge openings, culverts, and floodplain analyses.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and regulatory agencies, supervision of staff, and delivery of high-quality hydraulic designs across projects in the Intermountain West.