Hydrologist - Mid Level - Hydropower And Dam Engineering Expert

4 days ago


Denver, Colorado, United States Barr Engineering Company Full time
Job Summary:

The Hydrologist will work on multidisciplinary project teams providing hydrologic engineering and related technical expertise for water retaining dams and hydropower facilities. Key responsibilities include hydrologic assessment of extreme precipitation and flow events, modeling rainfall and snowmelt events, developing inflow hydrographs and flow duration curves, flood frequency analysis, and hydrologic hazard curve development. The role may involve short-term assignments in the field or in another office. Opportunities may also include working on other types of water resource projects such as stormwater infrastructure, flood routing, and risk reduction.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on hydrology and/or water resources. 5 years of relevant professional experience with an emphasis on hydrologic engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain certification within one year. Strong technical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness. Experience mentoring junior level engineers. A flexible working style as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs. Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master's degree or PhD in civil engineering with an emphasis on hydrology and/or water resources. 6 or more years of relevant professional experience with an emphasis on hydrology and/or water resources. Experience with water resources challenges in Colorado, including precipitation and flooding data analysis, urban and rural hydrologic analysis, storm sewer analysis and design, and hydraulic structures. Ability to perform stochastic modeling of hydrological processes. Experience with development of hydrologic hazard curves and knowledge of software packages HEC-SSP and HEC-HMS. Experience with determination of low flows in a semi-arid environment and storm analysis including discrimination of storm types, orographic effects, and snowmelt considerations. Experience with flood frequency analysis, including incorporation of paleoflood information, and knowledge of guidelines from established dam safety programs.

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