2025-11-14 – Weekly Hydrology Jobs : Remote hydrology roles are thriving

Important Note: These jobs are posted in real-time and might expire. Please apply promptly.

This week, it seems there’s a steady demand for hydrology professionals across various sectors. Many companies are on the lookout for experts in both project management and technical roles. Remote work continues to be a viable option, with several positions confirming that flexibility is here to stay.


This Week’s Jobs

  • Civil Engineer - Hydraulics & Hydrology
    Company: Sanbell | Location: Billings, MT
    Tackle complex hydraulics and hydrology projects in picturesque Montana. Sanbell is seeking someone who can handle both project management and hands-on engineering tasks.
    Apply Here

  • Hydrology/ Drainage Engineer
    Company: SE3, LLC | Location: Lisle, IL
    Be a key player in stormwater management projects. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys contributing to transportation projects with a focus on hydrology.
    Apply Here

  • Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer
    Company: Rizzo International, Inc | Location: Pittsburgh, PA
    Dive into hydraulic modeling and surface water projects. Rizzo is looking for a senior engineer with a strong foundation in fluid mechanics and statistics.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: London, Gbr
    Lead national hydrology projects and enjoy being at the helm of technical oversight and delivery.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Manchester, Gbr
    Join a team that offers opportunities to contribute to hydrology leadership and project delivery.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Basingstoke, Gbr
    Lead hydrology projects and engage in technical oversight with a focus on innovative solutions.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Liverpool, Gbr
    Be part of a dynamic team, driving hydrology projects from conception to completion.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gbr
    Take on leadership roles in hydrology, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standard.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Gbr
    Collaborate across regions, leading and delivering impactful hydrology projects.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Edinburgh, Gbr
    Drive the technical direction of hydrology projects, ensuring innovative and practical solutions.
    Apply Here


Work From Anywhere (100% Verified)

If remote work is your thing, you’re in luck. Here are some roles that allow you to work from the comfort of your own home:

  • Water Resources Engineer - Water Resources/ Hydrology/ Hydraulics
    Company: TJG Civil Engineers and Land Planners | Location: Everett, WA
    Specialize in stormwater mitigation and basin hydrology from wherever you are.
    Apply Here

  • Environmental Scientist /ArcGIS
    Company: Axius Technologies Inc | Location: Phoenix, AZ
    Utilize your environmental science skills and ArcGIS expertise remotely.
    Apply Here

  • Senior Civil Engineer (Remote)
    Company: Cruitin | Location: Various, CA/NV/AZ
    Join a team that values remote work, focusing on design projects including grading, hydraulics, and water systems.
    Apply Here

  • Civil Engineer
    Company: HR Collaboration Group LLC | Location: South Bend, IN
    A great opportunity for engineers with a focus on transportation and hydrology, with the flexibility to work remotely.
    Apply Here


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Explore remote jobs here: See Remote Jobs


Finding the right fit can be challenging, but there are plenty of opportunities out there. Good luck with your applications, and keep pushing forward in your career journey!

Missed two solid ‘remote’ hydrologist roles last week because they closed in about 48 hours — , your ‘apply promptly’ note is dead on. What’s helped: I set AGU Career Center alerts (https://careers.agu.org) and keep two 1-page resumes ready (PM vs technical) so I can fire off an application fast. Small gotcha I keep seeing — ‘remote’ often means PST hours or residency in a specific state, so check the fine print; anyone else running into that?

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+1 @Guide: besides AGU, USAJOBS daily alerts help; ‘remote’ often means hybrid.

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that “apply promptly” note is real — those postings vanish fast. I keep instant job alerts plus a filled Greenhouse/Lever profile so I can fire off an application in minutes, and I’ve found a few legit remote hydrology openings on AWRA’s board this week: https://careercenter.awra.org/. Small caveat: check the fine print on time zones and residency, because some list remote but lock you to a region.

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Quick tip: I keep a text-expander snippet with my HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/FLO-2D stack and a link to a one-page project sheet so when those ‘apply promptly’ posts go up I can submit in minutes — , some close same-day. @alee58 small caveat: plenty of “remote” listings still have state-only eligibility, so I Ctrl+F for “authorized to work in” or a time-zone requirement before investing time.

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I started putting “US citizen | PST | NCEES Record + CA/WA PE” in my resume header and on LinkedIn, and my callbacks for remote hydro roles jumped. > eligibility, so I Ctrl+F for “authorized to work in” or a time-zone requirement before investing time. Same — surfacing that up front saves screens, but a few firms still insist on state residency for payroll; if you’ve got an NCEES Record, link it (Records Program | NCEES) to speed verification.

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