Mississippi Hydrology & Hydraulics Lead

About the role

The Mississippi H&H Lead position is available for a highly motivated professional with proven leadership capabilities, strong communication skills, and a strategic approach to problem-solving. This individual will play a key role in the continued growth and success of Neel-Schaffer’s Water Resources Team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a variety of H&H studies and engineering projects
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality technical solutions
• Support business development efforts within the MS/AR regions
• Collaborate closely with other state and regional H&H leaders
• Foster consistency, innovation, and best practices across the company
• Work alongside technical experts throughout Neel-Schaffer’s footprint
• Provide exceptional service to clients and communities

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer in the state of Mississippi or Arkansas with the ability to become licensed in other states in the Southeast US
• 10+ years of experience with technical work, project management, and staff management in Water Resources/Hydrology/Hydraulics
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical skills, and ability to work in a team environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary with the ability to plan and conceptualize
• Advanced knowledge of the latest hydrologic and hydraulic computer modeling programs, including GIS-based applications, 1D, 2D, dynamic/unsteady-flow – e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, PCSWMM, SMS, StormCAD, etc.
• Experience with Microstation (and/or GEOPAK/OpenRoads), AutoCAD (and/or Civil 3D), and ArcGIS is preferred
• Ability to perform a limited amount of field work, including drainage investigations, drainage asset inventorying, etc.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Analysis
• Problem-solving
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Computer Modeling
• GIS-based Applications
• 1D, 2D, Dynamic/Unsteady-Flow Software
• Microstation
• AutoCAD
• ArcGIS
• Field Work

Benefits

Neel-Schaffer offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

N/A