What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer position at RIZZO International, Inc.?
Position Description
RIZZO is seeking a mid-level Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to support integrated water resources engineering projects. The successful candidate will perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood frequency analysis, water availability and balance assessments, dam break analysis, and embankment erosion & sediment transport analysis for a variety of projects, including tailing dams, hydropower facilities, flood control structures, levees, and drainage systems.
The candidate should have a strong foundation in hydraulics, surface water hydrology, fluid mechanics, and statistics, along with experience in numerical modeling for water-related infrastructure. Proficiency in developing and running models such as Riverflow-2D, FLO-2D, FLOW-3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ANSYS, and OpenFOAM is preferred. Experience with GIS and CADD software is also beneficial.
Primary Responsibilities
Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience)
Competitive Compensation Package
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 our website.
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.
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 5 - 10 years
Salary: $75,000 - $120,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
RIZZO is seeking a mid-level Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to support integrated water resources engineering projects. The successful candidate will perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood frequency analysis, water availability and balance assessments, dam break analysis, and embankment erosion & sediment transport analysis for a variety of projects, including tailing dams, hydropower facilities, flood control structures, levees, and drainage systems.
The candidate should have a strong foundation in hydraulics, surface water hydrology, fluid mechanics, and statistics, along with experience in numerical modeling for water-related infrastructure. Proficiency in developing and running models such as Riverflow-2D, FLO-2D, FLOW-3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ANSYS, and OpenFOAM is preferred. Experience with GIS and CADD software is also beneficial.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and analysis for various water resource projects.
- Prepare technical reports, work plans, and presentations.
- Assist in the development of technical scopes of work for proposals.
- Support client and regulatory meetings, both domestic and international.
- Contribute to project planning, budgeting, and scheduling related to water resource modeling tasks.
- B.S. in Civil or Hydraulic Engineering (M.S. or M.Eng preferred).
- 5–10 years of relevant experience.
- P.E. license or ability to obtain P.E. licensure preferred.
- Experience with numerical modeling for hydraulic and hydrologic applications.
- Familiarity with coastal modeling and/or coastal engineering is helpful but not required.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 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
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 our website.
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.
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 5 - 10 years
Salary: $75,000 - $120,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Salary : $75,000 - $120,000
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