Senior Hydraulic Engineer – River Modeling & HEC-RAS

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrologic Engineering Center; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrologic Engineering Center is seeking a staff-level hydraulic engineer to develop new approaches, computational methods, and analytical techniques for river hydraulics and floodplain problems.

The role includes leadership in software development, training, and nationwide water-resources analysis using HEC-RAS. The position emphasizes research, development, application, and technical assistance across USACE offices and partners, requiring broad knowledge of

Qualifications

• Professional engineering background or equivalent.
• Experience in hydraulic engineering and river hydraulics.
• Experience with 1D/2D hydraulic modeling and sediment transport.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent hydraulic engineering investigations and analyses for assigned projects.
• Lead or contribute to development of HEC-RAS and related tools.
• Plan and deliver HEC training classes and courses.
• Coordinate with USACE offices and partners on hydraulic engineering programs.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Numerical modeling

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hydrologic Engineering Center is seeking a staff-level hydraulic engineer to develop new approaches, computational methods, and analytical techniques for river hydraulics and floodplain problems.

The role includes leadership in software development, training, and nationwide water-resources analysis using HEC-RAS. The position emphasizes research, development, application, and technical assistance across USACE offices and partners, requiring broad knowledge of