Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer (Mid-Level)

Position Description: RIZZO International, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer to support numerical modeling and technical analysis for dams, hydropower facilities, tailings dams, levees, and drainage infrastructure.

This role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical modeling capabilities who is looking to grow into a senior technical leadership track.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for water-related infrastructure projects
• Conduct:
• • Flood frequency and rainfall-runoff analysis
  • HEC-HMS watershed modeling
  • 1D/2D hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS
  • Dam break and inundation modeling
  • Scour and erosion evaluations
  • Sediment transport assessments (as applicable)
• Assist in development of advanced CFD and numerical models (FLOW-3D, OpenFOAM, FLO-2D, etc.)
• Prepare technical reports, modeling documentation, and figures
• Support proposal development and preparation of scopes of work
• Participate in project meetings and client coordination
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Hydraulic, or Water Resources Engineering (M.S. preferred)
• 5–10 years of relevant hydrology and hydraulics experience
• E.I.T. required; P.E. license preferred or ability to obtain
• Experience with:
• • HEC-RAS (1D/2D)
  • HEC-HMS
  • GIS software
  • CADD platforms
• Working knowledge of floodplain mapping and hydraulic structure design
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Interest in expanding into advanced modeling and dam safety work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000 – $115,000 per year (commensurate with experience)

Competitive Compensation Package:

• 401(k)
• Accident/Wellness insurance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care spending account
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (vacation, paid sick leave, holidays)
• Professional development
• Employee referral program
• Relocation assistance (as applicable)
• Vision insurance
• Optional work from home Fridays
• Twelve (12) annual work from home days

BACKGROUND

RIZZO International, Inc. is a woman-owned, highly focused consulting firm specializing in all aspects of civil engineering, earth sciences, and field/testing services for dams, nuclear power plants, and other power-related markets. Our firm has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects. We take pride in our commitment to providing personal and professional services in a responsive, high quality manner, and continually strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by providing innovative and economically smart solutions. To learn more about our global experience visit us at www.rizzointl.com.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran 

EEOC Disclaimer: RIZZO International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer in that our policy, in accordance with Federal and State laws, prohibits employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, or disability except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Candidates need to submit their resume through our website for consideration: www.rizzointl.com