Water Resources Engineer – Hydraulics & Flood Risk

US Natural Resources Conservation Service; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in the United States is seeking a professional engineer with expertise in hydraulics and hydrology to lead river basin studies, watershed plans, and floodplain management analyses. The incumbent will develop designs and supporting calculations for water resources projects in accordance with NRCS standards and NEH guidance.

Qualifications include an engineering degree (ABET-accredited) and eligibility for FE/EIT or PE licensure, with experience in

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with ABET accreditation or equivalent educational background.
• Eligibility via FE exam, EIT, or professional licensure.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources.
• Experience with watershed protection, flood mitigation, or related projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for river basins and floodplain studies.
• Develop designs, drawings, specs, and calculations for water resources projects per NRCS standards.

Skills

Hydraulics

Hydrology

Water resources

Modeling tools

Technical guidance

Education

Engineering degree

ABET-accredited program

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or EIT/PE registration

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

TR-20

TR-55

Job description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in the United States is seeking a professional engineer with expertise in hydraulics and hydrology to lead river basin studies, watershed plans, and floodplain management analyses. The incumbent will develop designs and supporting calculations for water resources projects in accordance with NRCS standards and NEH guidance.

Qualifications include an engineering degree (ABET-accredited) and eligibility for FE/EIT or PE licensure, with experience in