Water Resources Scientist/Engineer

Lynker is seeking a full-time Water Resources Scientist or Engineer to support a variety of projects related to hydrologic modeling, streamflow forecasting, natural hazard risk assessment, climate change impact analysis, and other scientific studies in Colorado and across the US.

Duties of the Water Resources Scientist / Engineer will include the following:

• Conducting hydrologic assessments in support of planning studies.
• Developing and modifying scientific workflows and data processing scripts, including machine learning algorithms.
• Analyzing and visualizing hydrometeorological and geospatial data using Python, R, or other open-source programming languages.
• Calibrating, implementing, and evaluating hydrologic models for use in scientific studies, including for applications in flood forecasting, water supply forecasting, drought planning, and water management operations.
• Applying technical capabilities to hazard, vulnerability, and risk assessments, water resources modeling, water quality modeling, climate change science, or other related fields.
• Conducting geospatial analysis using Esri, QGIS, or other software.
• Technical report preparation.
• Assessing client needs and formulating appropriate solutions.
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned.

The Water Resources Scientist / Engineer selected should have the following:  

• Bachelor’s degree in the earth sciences (e.g., geology, geography, hydrology, climate science, meteorology), engineering, or a closely related field.
• Programming expertise (R, Python).
• Water resources or environmental modeling expertise.
• Strong written and oral communication and organization skills.

The Ideal Water Resources Scientist / Engineer will have the following:  

• 2+ years of experience in water resources or related physical science.
• Graduate degree in earth science or engineering discipline.

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.