Senior Hydraulics Engineer

Overview

Lead hydraulic engineer managing modeling, design, projects and staff in Idaho.

Key Responsibilities

• hydraulics lead
• design coordination
• permitting support
• technical leadership
• staff development
• workload management

Tasks

-Lead Hydraulics Engineer for Forsgren’s Boise Office -Coordination with design team, environmental staff, and regulatory agencies to support the design and permitting process for various projects -Technical leadership, staff development, workload management, and supervision of less experienced engineers

Requirements

• hec‑ras
• hec‑18
• hy‑8
• pe
• b.s.
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-A strong understanding of hydraulics and hydrology in engineering design, including runoff calculations, open-channel hydraulics including application to bridge hydraulic and scour analysis, culvert design, and detention structure/BMP design principles -1D and 2D Hydraulic and surface water modeling for bridge openings, culverts, and floodplains; bridge scour evaluation and mitigation design; floodplain analysis and permitting; drainage, gravity, and irrigation system modeling and design; and stormwater management analysis considering control of water quantity and quality -Experience with FEMA floodplain management, modeling, and permitting (LOMR/CLOMR) -Familiarity with HEC-18, HEC-20, and HEC-23 -Experience with Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) desirable -Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Idaho (or ability to obtain within 6 months) -B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field) -Experience in HY-8 -Experience in hydraulic modeling using 1D/2D HEC-RAS and SMS SRH-2D -10+ years of Civil Engineering experience with a focus in hydraulic modeling and design

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Benefits

-Flexible Schedule -Medical, Vision, Dental, and HSA -401K Plan including employer contribution -Competitive Pay -Generous PTO

About Apex Companies

-Began as a single‑state environmental services firm and steadily expanded to serve clients in all 50 states. -Projects include water-resource planning, stormwater management, and civil engineering for infrastructure and transportation systems. -Known for rapid response and technical excellence, frequently undertaking complex environmental compliance and remediation assignments. -Strengthened capabilities through acquisitions, adding expertise in civil, stormwater, surveying, and hydrogeology. -Typical clients include municipal agencies, industrial manufacturers, real estate developers, and energy companies. -Utilizes the Artemis® information-management platform to streamline data capture and compliance workflows.

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