Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeler

Job Summary

The Sustainable Water Resource Engineering (SWRE) Laboratory at Drexel University invites applications for a Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeler to support Drexel modelers involved in stormwater and flooding simulations.

With many governmental and non-governmental partners, the Sustainable Water Resource Engineering (SWRE) Laboratory at Drexel University evaluates the ability of nature-based solutions to build climate resilience in urban communities. The lab's current focus is on the impacts of extreme precipitation and extreme heat, with extensive background experience on green infrastructure. Our work is applied, interdisciplinary, and participatory. We primarily work with communities, utilities, and government agencies in the Northeast US, including Philadelphia, New York, Camden, and others. The lab is situated in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering and will be supervised by Dr. Franco Montalto.

Desired skills for this position involve experience and knowledge of 1D and 2D hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software especially EPA SWMM, PC-SWMM, and HEC-RAS, as well as basic knowledge of nature-based infrastructure solutions including green infrastructure.

Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering, environmental science, water resources, hydrology, and climate change impacts with interdisciplinary interests and skills.

Essential Functions

• Set up a watershed model for different climate change (including sea level rise and increase in precipitation), imperviousness and green stormwater infrastructure scenarios (total of 108 scenarios).
• Apply the climate change and adaptation scenarios and perform (PCSWMM) model simulations of tropical storm Isaias.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree in civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, data science, or another related field.
• 2-5 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience working in a university or laboratory research setting.
• Strong interest in water resources, green infrastructure, urban sustainability, climate change adaptation, environmental justice and related fields.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and oral communication skills. Proven ability to be self-directed and independently manage time, budgets, and expectations.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
• Experience using PCSWMM modeling software.
• Advanced computer programming skills in languages such as R and Python.
• Comfortable managing big data sets. Machine learning skills a plus.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• Remote

Additional Information

This is a part-time Temporary position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is dependent upon internal equity and the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience.

For information on our benefits offerings please review the .

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Additional Required Documents

• List other required documents

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.