Job Description:
• Support hydrologic, hydraulic, and reservoir modeling projects, including data analysis, model setup, calibration, and interpretation of results
• Collaborate with the WARES team to apply RTI’s water resources modeling tools in support of project execution
• Collect, analyze, and summarize hydrologic and technical data
• Develop and calibrate hydrologic, hydraulic, and river basin simulation models
• Use spreadsheets, scripts, and databases to manage data and improve data processing and quality control workflows
• Share work products and collaborate effectively with internal team members
• Make informed decisions based on data, best practices, and team input
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree at least 3 years of experience; or Master’s degree + 0 years of experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: PFHA Hydrologic, hydraulic, watershed, or reservoir modeling (setup, calibration, analysis)
• Statistical analysis of hydrometeorological time series
• Collection, QA/QC, and interpretation of hydrologic data
• Experience with technical documentation and report writing
• Experience with water resources statistics
• Basic geospatial processing and mapping experience using ArcGIS or QGIS
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with relational databases (SQL)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to do accurate and error-free work with complex datasets
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Benefits:
• competitive base salary
• generous paid time off policy
• merit based annual increases
• bonus opportunities
• robust recognition program
• competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability)
• access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
• paid parental leave for all parents
• financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
• financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
• employee assistance program
• numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance