Senior Hydrology Engineer — Dam Risk & Design Lead

US Army Corps of Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer (Hydrology) to lead hydrologic analyses and risk assessments for large dam and levee systems.

This national specialist advises on design, risk planning, and policy updates, mentors junior engineers, and represents the agency at conferences. The role requires Professional Engineer or Hydrologist licensure and up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent with calculus and engineering science knowledge
• One year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent federal grade
• U.S. citizenship; Selective Service registration for certain male applicants; valid state driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Serve as a national specialist and adviser on hydrology and hydraulic structures for large federal dams.
• Lead technical roles on risk assessment and design teams for dam and levee systems.
• Mentor junior staff and lead updates to policy and guidance documents.
• Represent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers domestically and internationally at conferences and professional organizations.

Skills

Hydrology

Risk assessment

Hydraulic design

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Hydrologist (PH) licensure

Job description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources, seeks a Senior Civil Engineer (Hydrology) to lead hydrologic analyses and risk assessments for large dam and levee systems.

This national specialist advises on design, risk planning, and policy updates, mentors junior engineers, and represents the agency at conferences. The role requires Professional Engineer or Hydrologist licensure and up to 30% travel.