Senior Hydrologist — Data-Driven Resilience & Modeling

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated seeks an experienced Hydrologist to advance inland hydrology and hydrometeorology across multiple federal, state, and local projects. You will design advanced workflows, collaborate with engineers, planners, and software developers, and deliver data-driven resilience solutions.

The role emphasizes technical depth in hydrology, statistics, and risk analysis, with opportunities to develop cloud-based systems and contribute to public engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering with a focus on water resources or atmospheric science.
• 5+ years of experience in hydrology or related field.
• Experience with hydrologic modeling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support hydrologic analyses for municipal, state, and federal projects.
• Develop analytical approaches to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated project delivery.
• Participate in client meetings and present results.
• Produce reports and present findings to clients.
• Engage in professional development through publications and organizations.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Civil Engineering (Water Resources/Atmospheric Science)

Tools

HEC-HMS

WRF-Hydro

SWAT

VIC

PRMS

HSPF

HEC-SSP

Python

GIS

Job description

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated seeks an experienced Hydrologist to advance inland hydrology and hydrometeorology across multiple federal, state, and local projects. You will design advanced workflows, collaborate with engineers, planners, and software developers, and deliver data-driven resilience solutions.

The role emphasizes technical depth in hydrology, statistics, and risk analysis, with opportunities to develop cloud-based systems and contribute to public engagements.