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Job Title:

Environmental Engineer 1

Location:

Birmingham, AL (35203)

Duration:

12 Months

Shift:

Hybrid - 40 hours a week (3 days in-office, 2 days remote, 1-2 weekends a month)

Position Summary:

The position will fill a water resources engineer in the Client hydro organization. Client owns and operates hydro generating plants across several watersheds. Reservoir management is responsible for the implementation of the overall water control plan of these watersheds, which includes operational forecasting, flood control, and drought management.

Reservoir operations use software systems and data from many sources to implement the water control plan: hydrologic equipment and instrumentation, weather forecasts, and historical operational information. A remote network of real-time instrumentation is also maintained by reservoir management personnel and contractors, including rain, stage, and temperature sensors.

Reservoir management also provides watershed modeling using river analysis software. To facilitate these functions, computer systems and a software suite referred to as HOMS (Hydro Optimization Management System) are also operated and maintained by reservoir management.

This position will support the hydro reservoir management team with these activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Water resource management, which includes hydro operations forecasting, flood control, and drought management

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Watershed modeling

Support of the gaging systems and equipment

Computer system management

Programming to support software developed and maintained by reservoir management

Computer model development and configuration

Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering required

Experience:

A basic understanding of:

Water resource management

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Watershed modeling

Fluid mechanics

Computer model development and configuration

Programming and scripting languages

Familiar With:

Gaging systems and equipment

Data collection and dissemination

Additional Skills & Abilities:

Results-oriented

Supports work outside of a traditional work schedule (for example, during flood control operations, forecasts are developed and updated during a rain event)

Presents technical information clearly

Builds relationships across departments and support organizations within the hydro industry

Fosters collaboration and teamwork

Embraces new ideas and continuous learning

Values a diverse and inclusive work team