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