Water Resources Modeler Engineer

Taylor Engineering is currently seeking a mid-level Water Resources Engineer to work in any of our Florida locations (Jacksonville, Tampa, or Destin). The Water Resources Engineer will work independently or under direct supervision, the specific responsibilities will include the following tasks:

• Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling – Develop, calibrate, and apply MIKE SHE and MIKE HYDRO models for integrated surface water and groundwater assessments.
• H&H Analysis – Evaluate water movement through watersheds, aquifers, and river systems to support flooding and environmental studies.
• Data Collection & Processing – Gather, analyze, and manage hydraulic, hydrologic, hydrogeologic, and meteorological data.
• GIS Analysis – Utilize GIS tools to process spatial data, support model development, analyze model results, and present findings.
• Model Calibration & Validation – Perform sensitivity analyses, calibrate models using observed data, and validate model performance.
• Scenario Development & Impact Assessment – Simulate various hydrologic conditions, land-use changes, and climate scenarios to support water resource planning and decision-making.
• Technical Report Writing & Documentation – Prepare detailed technical reports, memos, and presentations summarizing modeling approaches, findings, and recommendations.
• Collaboration & Communication – Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including engineers, scientists, and stakeholders, to develop innovative water management solutions.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join our team Delivering Leading-Edge Solutions in the Water Environment. This position offers tremendous potential for professional growth in a flexible working environment and the opportunity to apply state of the art modeling to help solve our clients’ most challenging problems. You will tackle large-scale, diverse projects addressing current and future flood risks while enhancing stakeholder resilience.

Requirements

A qualified candidate will possess the following:

• M.S. (preferred) or B.S. Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (or related engineering field), with emphasis on water resources and H&H modeling.
• Experience: 5 - 10 years of experience in water resources, particularly in flood modeling.
• Experience: Previous experience with 1D and 2D distributed models is preferred.
• Registration: EIT registration preferred and ability and desire to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Candidate Characteristics  

• Demonstrated excellent collaboration and teamwork.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic concepts, including open-channel hydraulics and overland and groundwater processes. 
• Proficiency with ESRI Arc GIS, as well as HEC-RAS (2D), FLO 2D, SWMM, or ICPR. Experience with MIKE SHE and MIKE11 (HYDRO) is preferred.
• Familiarity with Python for data analysis and automation is a plus.
• Experience in permitting and/or LOMR preparation and/or review of engineering models is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Energetic, detail-oriented team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively with remote employees and other offices.

Who are we?

Here at Taylor Engineering, we are a team. We succeed together.  We are a group of professionals in a business casual, team member-focused environment. We support career growth and personal development. We work hard, and we play hard—doing both while always upholding our Vision and Values. We are servant leaders, seeking to help our clients and the community at large. Still not convinced? The Jacksonville Business Journal recently named us a 2024 Best Places to Work.

Benefits

You are not a number at Taylor and our benefit plans show we take care of our people. From flextime to playtime and from the boardroom to the classroom, you’ll find a slew of policies and programs designed to benefit you. We offer medical and dental at no cost to the employee, vision, group life, medical leave, short- and long-term disability, accrued paid leave, 401k, as well as…

• Bonus program
• Generous PTO
• Licensure, training, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flextime scheduling and work from home options
• Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
• Wellness incentives and monthly fitness reimbursement
• Health savings account and flexible spending account options
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Relocation reimbursement package (if necessary) 

Florida

Considering relocating to or within the state of Florida? No need to wait until retirement to enjoy the sunny and warm climate, world-renowned beaches, and attractions. Florida is one of a few states that charges no state income tax, and our cost of living typically trends below the national average, depending on where you decide to call home.

Taylor Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.