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Zephyr Rail · 1 day ago

Hydrologic & Hydraulic (H&H) Engineer

Orange, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$83K/yr - $187K/yr

7+ years exp

Zephyr Rail is an engineering design and construction management firm based in Orange, CA. As a Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) Engineer, you will lead drainage design, water resources engineering, and hydraulic modeling for complex rail projects, creating engineering solutions and preparing technical reports while collaborating across teams.

Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Shannon Burr

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 infrastructure

Conduct floodplain assessments and support FEMA submittals and USACE Section 404 permit applications

Prepare drainage reports, technical memoranda, and plan sets in coordination with project teams

Support QA/QC efforts and mentor junior staff as needed

Interface with clients, Class I railroads, public agencies, and municipalities

Qualification

H&H modeling toolsCalifornia Professional Engineer (P.E.)Drainage designMicroStationAutoCADRailroad drainage standardsFEMA guidelinesBachelor’s degreeSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering (or a related field)

A minimum of 5 years of H&H experience, with at least 7 years in Class I railroads (such as UPRR, BNSF, NS, and CSX), commuter rail, or light rail transit projects

A California Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is mandatory

Proficiency with H&H modeling tools and familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD

Working knowledge of railroad drainage standards, FEMA guidelines, and relevant permitting processes

Authorized to work in the U.S