Hydrology & Hydraulics Engineer - Mead & Hunt
Sacramento, CA 95834
About the Job
Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a client focused problem-solver to join our collaborative and innovative water resources team.
Responsibilities:Responsibilities include analyzing hydropower facilities, water conveyance systems, watersheds and floodplains; construction document and cost development; writing reports; directing activities of other project staff; quality control reviews; project management; client communication; and designing water resources and other civil engineering projects. Some travel will be required.
Qualifications:The successful candidate must have:
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil engineering or related engineering field
- At least four years of relevant hydrology & hydraulics experience
- PE license in any state with the ability to obtain in CA within twelve (12) months of hire
The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following:
- HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS software (including two-dimensional modeling), SWMM, HydroCAD or closely related software
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling with FLOW-3D HYDRO, Ansys Fluent, or similar
- Spreadsheet and coding solutions for engineering applications including MS Excel, VBA, Python, MatLab, or similar
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- ESRI GIS (ArcGIS Pro or similar) for data editing and geoprocessing workflows
- Floodplain modeling/mapping including experience with FEMA
- Dam failure analysis and inundation mapping
- Watershed hydrology and open channel hydraulics
- Bridge/culvert H&H analysis and modeling
- Erosion protection design
- Dam and spillway H&H analysis and design
- Probable maximum flood (PMF) estimation
- Pump and pipeline design
- Coastal engineering
- Presentations to clients/owners and/or at industry conferences
- Writing technical reports
- Leading tasks, providing guidance, and coordinating with others who assisted with the task
- Project management
If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, complete the online application process for this job posting at www.meadhunt.com/careers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Salary Range: $95,000 to $125,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.