Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)

Duty Location: Lakewood, Colorado

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.

• Salary

$116,618 - $138,947 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 12

• Location

2 vacancies in the following location:

Duties

The Hydraulic Investigations and Laboratory Services group, located within the Bureau of Reclamation's Technical Service Center in Lakewood, Colorado, applies physical hydraulic modeling, computational fluid dynamics modeling, hydraulic analysis, and field measurements expertise to help solve critical water issues in the western United States (www.usbr.gov/tsc/tscorganization/services/8560services.html).

Staff operate the Bureau of Reclamation's world-recognized 54,000 sq. ft. Hydraulics Laboratory, with an 88-year history of developing state-of-the-art hydraulic engineering technologies. Engineers use cutting edge equipment to address site-specific needs and conduct applied engineering research studies that benefit all Reclamation projects.

Civil Engineers develop computational fluid dynamics models to solve difficult problems and visualize solutions. Engineers also travel to field locations to test hydraulic structures and equipment. Each employee is given the opportunity to develop their skills through formal training, on-the-job mentorship, and professional engagement and is encouraged to bring their unique expertise to enhance the group's capabilities.

Duties include:- Performs civil engineering duties by conducting physical and numerical modeling and field assessments, collecting data, and completing data analysis in the area of hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and water resources.

- Applies engineering concepts and practices in hydraulics and the principles of fluid mechanics to plan, coordinate, and conduct studies on civil structures such as dams, canals, pumping plants, pipelines, fishways, hydraulic machinery, and associated river and reservoir systems.

- Develops and performs hydraulic engineering studies and projects related to evaluating and improving the design performance of hydraulic structures and equipment, developing environmental solutions for river restoration, fish passage, and fish protection, ensuring the safety of dams, and managing and conserving water.

- Participates in scientific and applied engineering research, including laboratory and field investigations, in support Reclamation's mission.

- Prepares written technical documentation such as technical laboratory reports, technical memorandums, engineering study analyses and results, peer-reviewed research publications, model drawings, and technical proposals. Makes oral presentations of technical work to internal team members and external technical briefings to Reclamation clients and collaborators.