Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) Engineer

Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) Engineer at Zephyr Rail

Zephyr Rail is seeking an experienced Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) Engineer to join our growing design team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with hands-on experience in drainage design and water resources engineering for rail transportation infrastructure, with Class I railroad experience strongly preferred. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to a range of H&H efforts including modeling, design, coordination, and permitting support.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using tools such as HEC-RAS (1D / 2D), HEC-HMS, HY-8, and CivilStorm.
• Design stormwater systems, culverts, channel improvements, and erosion control measures for rail-related infrastructure including trackbed improvements, bridge approaches, and intermodal yard expansions.
• Conduct floodplain assessments and support FEMA submittals and USACE Section 404 permit applications.
• Prepare drainage reports, technical memoranda, and plan sets in coordination with internal and external project teams.
• Collaborate across disciplines-track / civil, structural, environmental-and interface with clients, Class I railroads, public agencies, and municipalities.
• Support QA / QC efforts and mentor junior staff as needed.
• Represent Zephyr Rail in coordination meetings, permitting discussions, and field visits as appropriate.

Representative Projects at Zephyr Rail :

Required Qualifications :

Class I experience (e.g., UPRR, BNSF, NS, CSX) is most relevant and strongly favored.

Additional Information :

Why Join Zephyr Rail?

Salary Range : $83,200 - $187,200

Benefits : Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K

Note to Recruiters and Job Placement Agencies : We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruiters or agencies. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly. Only direct applicants will be considered.

Explore more about us at www.zuirail.com or our careers page at www.zuirail.com / careers - If you don't see what you're looking for, please email your resume to us at [email protected] to possibly become a part of a top-ranked team dedicated to redefining standards in the rail engineering industry. We look forward to hearing from you!

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