Senior River Systems & Sediment Transport Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks an Interdisciplinary Civil Engineer (Hydraulic)/Hydrologist to lead sediment transport and geomorphology studies in the District. You will oversee complex hydrology, hydraulics, and river mechanics aspects across diverse environments.

The role demands senior expertise and the ability to guide projects from planning through implementation, with a focus on sediment dynamics and river form.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sediment transport studies and geomorphology analyses.
• Expertise in river mechanics within civil/hydraulic projects.
• Strong ability to interpret complex hydrologic data for decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead sediment transport, fluvial geomorphology, and river mechanics features.
• Serve as district senior specialist and project SME for related studies.
• Represent the agency in technical reviews and coordination.

Skills

Sediment transport

Fluvial geomorphology

River mechanics

Job description

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks an Interdisciplinary Civil Engineer (Hydraulic)/Hydrologist to lead sediment transport and geomorphology studies in the District. You will oversee complex hydrology, hydraulics, and river mechanics aspects across diverse environments.

The role demands senior expertise and the ability to guide projects from planning through implementation, with a focus on sediment dynamics and river form.