Hydrologist / Water Resources Engineer
Position Overview:
CASE is seeking an experienced Hydrologist or Water Resources Engineer to provide expert technical support to NOAA’s West Coast Region. This role will focus on conducting hydrological analyses and modeling to support the conservation and recovery of anadromous fish and their habitats.
The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of regional water initiatives, including California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and similar programs across the West Coast Region. Experience evaluating riffle crest analysis and interpreting key hydrologic metrics such as 7-day average daily maximum (7DADM) stream flows and temperatures is essential. Familiarity with large-scale climate patterns—such as El Niño and La Niña—and their influence on hydrologic systems will further enhance the candidate’s ability to assess environmental conditions. Prior experience supporting NMFS or other federal natural resource agencies is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Apply engineering principles to hydrological analyses and modeling.
Review hydrologic reports and provide technical feedback.
Analyze streamflow data, perform instream flow assessments, and interpret habitat suitability models.
Use machine learning tools to evaluate streamflow, turbidity, and temperature data.
Conduct watershed-scale assessments and forecast changes using hydrologic models (e.g., GSFLOW, PRMS, MIKE SHE).
Generate GIS maps and participate in technical and stakeholder meetings.
Prepare technical memoranda, project reviews, and peer-reviewed deliverables.
Collaborate with NOAA staff and represent hydrologic findings to internal and external audiences.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in hydrology, civil/environmental engineering, or related physical/natural science.
At least 2 years’ professional experience (or 6 years combined education/experience).
Knowledge of anadromous fish biology, riverine processes, and flow management.
Proficiency in hydrologic and statistical modeling tools, including machine learning techniques.
Experience with federal environmental compliance (e.g., ESA, NEPA).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with GIS tools and technical writing/reporting.
About CASE
CASE Consultants International is a Small Business Administration (SBA)-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HubZone-certified firm based in Asheville, NC. With over 12 years of success, CASE supports federal and state agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private industry through expert services that advance environmental protection, sustainable development, and ecological resilience.
We specialize in delivering high-impact solutions in coastal, marine, ocean, and terrestrial environments, with core strengths in:
Strategic environmental and scientific initiatives
Regulatory compliance and policy support
Scientific and technical research and analysis
Science communication and stakeholder engagement
Adaptation and resilience planning
Disaster recovery and restoration
Program design and implementation support
Whether helping agencies implement regulatory compliance, guiding communities through coastal resilience planning, or supporting private sector sustainability goals, CASE integrates science and strategy to generate meaningful, measurable outcomes.
At CASE, we hire talented and passionate professionals who are committed to making the planet a safer, healthier, and more hospitable place for all its inhabitants. We create a cultivate, a flexible and collaborative work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives, values creativity, and seeks and delivers work that makes a lasting difference.
Our competitive benefits packages include company-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, and vision); paid leave; retirement plan; training and professional development; remote and flexible work; performance-based raises and bonuses; and others.
CASE is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and cultivating talented professionals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and a diverse, inclusive workplace in which our employees thrive. We equitably consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information as per https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
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