Hydrologist

Duties

• Spearhead Initiatives
• Lead the design, testing, and operational deployment of advanced hydrologic models and forecasting techniques.
• Lead the strategic liaison between researchers, Lynker management, and client leadership; successfully negotiate and align research capabilities with operational constraints.
• Oversee the technical integration of new modeling systems into forecasting systems, ensuring robustness and reliability for critical public safety forecasts.
• Direct high-level data analysis and visualization efforts to validate model performance, ensemble forecast generation, and reservoir inflow predictions.
• Mentorship & Technical Oversight
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior hydrologists and forecasting staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Evaluate existing operational workflows and author recommendations for modernization that enhance efficiency and forecast accuracy.
• Publishing & Thought Leadership
• Lead the preparation of high-impact annual scientific reports and peer-reviewed journal articles; represent the project as a keynote or primary presenter at national scientific conferences.

Requirements

The ideal Hydrologist for this position will be situated somewhere on the East Coast.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related discipline, and 3+ years of experience; OR
• A Master’s Degree in a related discipline with at least 7+ years of specialized professional experience in operational hydrology or hydrologic modeling.

Education & Experience

• Deep technical proficiency with operational forecasting systems and hydrologic modeling suites (e.g., SAC-SMA, HEFS, physically-based models).
• Expert-level capability in programming (Python, R) and data management for large-scale hydrologic datasets.
• Proven track record of leading complex technical projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving consensus across multi-agency teams.
• Extensive experience with hydrologic ensemble forecast services (HEFS), probabilistic verification, and risk-based decision support tools.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices (version control, containerization) to streamline model deployment.
• Demonstrated success in supervising or mentoring junior scientists, with specific examples of guiding professional development.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee-owned business, specializing in professional, scientific, and technical services. Our team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost-effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement. We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Contact Information

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