Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer ( Mid - Level )

About the role

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, and 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

Pay

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

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Full-time. 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. The firm has worked around the world on unique, challenging, and technically demanding projects, and takes pride in its commitment to providing personal and professional services in a responsive, high-quality manner, continually striving to exceed clients’ expectations with innovative and economically smart solutions.