Geomorphology Eco/Hydraulics Analyst

Description

• Support integration of climate resilience and post-fire hydrology into modeling and watershed assessments, including evaluation of Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO), drought adaptation, and floodplain reconnection strategies.
• Conduct eco-hydraulic analyses linking flow, sediment, and habitat conditions to species requirements across diverse California hydroclimates.
• Support stakeholder communication and regulatory engagement through clear data visualization, concise technical writing, and presentation of model results.
• Assist in developing and calibrating 2D hydraulic and habitat models (e.g., HEC-RAS 2D, SRH-2D, or IFIM-based frameworks) to assess flow–ecology relationships, sediment mobility, and thermal regimes.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, biologists, and planners on interdisciplinary project teams to interpret results and develop actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to sediment continuity and geomorphic response analyses downstream of dams, diversions, wildfire burn areas, and restoration corridors.
• Prepare figures, technical memoranda, and report sections supporting environmental flow, sediment management, and habitat connectivity studies.

Requirements

• Proficiency in GIS-based terrain and spatial analysis (ArcGIS Pro or QGIS).
• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred (Eco-Hydraulics, Fluvial Processes, or Fisheries Habitat Modeling focus).
• Strong understanding of hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic processes influencing river and watershed systems.
• Experience with 1D/2D hydraulic or habitat modeling tools such as HEC-RAS 2D, SRH-2D, RiverFlow2D, or similar frameworks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with data processing and visualization tools; Python or R skills preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in eco-hydraulics, fluvial geomorphology, or water resources engineering.
• Familiarity with sediment transport analysis, channel morphology assessment, and environmental flow evaluation.
• Strong technical writing and data presentation abilities, including preparation of figures, memos, and report sections.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $35 hr. – $46 hr. (DOE)
• Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program consisting of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 Paid Holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for Stock Ownership and Wellness Reimbursement.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance