Hydraulic Engineer- Spillway Modeling and Dam Hydraulics
Ayres Associates
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- Location
- Madison, WI
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 6 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Ayres Associates
Civil engineering · 201 to 500 employees
What you'll do
- Evaluate the hydraulic performance of dams, spillways, outlet works, and related infrastructure
- Assist with hydraulic analyses using engineering calculations, numerical models, and field data
- Develop and support 1D, 2D, and 3D hydraulic models
- Interpret model results and help prepare technical reports, figures, and client deliverables
- Participate in field investigations, dam inspections, and occasional construction support activities
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related field
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
- Coursework, internship, research, or professional experience related to hydraulics or related fields
- Experience applying computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling
- Working knowledge of fluid mechanics and open-channel hydraulics
- Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork at dam, spillway, river, and heavy civil construction sites
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Master's degree in a related engineering discipline (preferred)
Key skills
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificationfluid mechanicsopen-channel hydraulicsFLOW-3Dphysical hydraulic modelingvalid driver’s license
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Perks
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- holidays
- flexible scheduling
- Professional development
- technical mentoring
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Hydraulic Engineer- Spillway Modeling & Dam Hydraulics
Madison, Wisconsin
Ayres' River Engineering and Water Resources Group is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to support the analysis and design of dams, spillways, outlet works, and complex river systems. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving challenging hydraulic problems and wants to grow under the guidance of experienced dam and hydraulic modeling specialists.
On any given day, you’ll:
Evaluate the hydraulic performance of dams, spillways, outlet works, and related infrastructure.
Assist with hydraulic analyses using engineering calculations, numerical models, and field data.
Develop and support 1D, 2D, and 3D hydraulic models, including FLOW-3D training and application.
Interpret model results and help prepare technical reports, figures, and client deliverables.
Participate in field investigations, dam inspections, and occasional construction support activities.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or related field.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Coursework, internship, research, or professional experience related to hydraulics, fluid mechanics, water resources, river engineering, or hydraulic structures.
Experience applying computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling through graduate research, internships, laboratory work, or professional experience.
Working knowledge of fluid mechanics and open-channel hydraulics.
Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork at dam, spillway, river, and heavy civil construction sites.
A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in a related engineering discipline.
Experience with FLOW-3D.
Experience with physical hydraulic modeling of spillways, outlet works, and energy-dissipation structures.
Familiarity with dams, spillways, flood studies, or river systems.
Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
Professional development and technical mentoring
Join a team where you'll work on meaningful water resources projects while building specialized expertise in dam safety and hydraulic engineering.