Senior Hydrologist - Hiring Fast

We are looking to hire a focused Senior Hydrologist to join our awesome team at Sargent Lundy in Chicago, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Hydrologist is a fantastic opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in planning, communication and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Hydrologist at Sargent Lundy today!

 

Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services—from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance—with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

 

Our Core Values

Every decision we make is guided by our core values. By upholding these six principles, we support our clients, employees, and community. They are the compass we follow as we continue to grow our business and lead the industry.

 

Quality – We provide high-quality deliverables and services through an uncompromising focus on peer review, safety, and continuous improvement.

 

Accountability – Our actions demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and respect.

 

Our People – We value diverse perspectives, encourage professional growth, and are committed to providing a work community where people thrive. Our work is challenging but rewarding.

 

Our Clients – We deliver value and exceed our clients’ expectations through outstanding customer service, personal accessibility, and clear communication.

 

Innovation – Since 1891, we have invested in the people, training, tools, and technology needed to quickly adapt in a constantly changing world.

 

Meaningful Impact – We make a positive impact in the communities where we work and live.

Sargent & Lundy’s hydraulic & hydrology (H&H) group is looking for a Hydrologist to support power plant design projects.

Under the guidance of the team lead, you will work in a project team environment with other engineers involved in executing H&H deliverables in support of the licensing, design, modification, and analysis of power plant sites.

Essential skills and experience:

• Must be either a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident that can meet the requirements for export controls.
• MSCE or PHD in Civil Engineering with emphasis on hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
• 5 or more years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic design and analysis, including flood evaluations for streams and rivers, local intense precipitation, probable maximum flood (PMF), dam failure, probable maximum precipitation (PMP)
• Coastal engineering experience focusing on storm surge analysis, probable maximum hurricane, probable maximum storm surge, probable maximum tsunami
• Experience in analyzing large data sets
• Experience in performing extreme value analysis
• Experience in the nuclear industry with conducting analyses and making NRC submittals
• Proficiency with the following design/analysis tools: FLO-2D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), Delft3D, ADCIRC, MathCAD, GIS tools, Microsoft Excel, and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in programming with one or more of the following codes: Python, R, Fortran, VB
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits of working as a Senior Hydrologist in Chicago, IL:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package