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RTI International · 2 days ago

Research Environmental Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $109K/yr

3+ years exp

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. The Research Environmental Engineer will apply and interpret scientific and engineering theories to develop computational tools for global water resources management, collaborating with experts to enhance modeling tools and support impactful projects.

ConsultingEducationGovernmentNon Profit

Culture & Values

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Kelly Vester

Responsibilities

Collaborate with developers to create new features and enhance RTI’s water resources modeling tools. Perform and direct information gathering: collect, analyze, and summarize technical data and background information

Develop and calibrate hydrologic and river basin simulation models

Design/develop computer spreadsheets, code, scripts and databases to manipulate data and summarize/present information

Design/develop computer spreadsheets, code, scripts and databases to improve efficiency in water resources planning

Apply and develop techniques for large-scale water systems operations modeling

Implement modeling systems for water resources management that combine green and gray infrastructure

Support the development of decision support tools and develop analysis methods for watersheds with shared ecosystems

Perform data analysis and processing and develop tools/scripts to improve efficiency

Conduct research on water-energy nexus modeling platforms and implement scenario screening tools

Apply optimization and machine learning principles to enhance hydrologic modeling, river and reservoir operations, and IWRM

Lead small projects of moderate technical or administrative complexity

Lead small task order proposals or sections of moderately complex proposals

Contribute to scientific stature activities by participating in RTI internal presentations/seminars and presenting work/papers at conferences

Make sound decisions by weighing facts, past practice and theory, and advice from peers and supervisors

Contribute to business development by identifying new ways to enhance or expand existing tasks/projects and presents research ideas/white papers in a clear, concise and well-organized format

Qualification

HydrologyWater resources managementComputer programmingData analysisMicrosoft ExcelSQLMachine learningOptimizationResearch skillsSpanishTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience, Master's degree and 3 years of experience or PhD and 0 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated skills and interest in computer programming for water resources management with basic experience

Knowledge and experience in hydrology, water engineering, statistics, GIS, water economics, or computer science

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and understanding of relational databases (SQL)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status