2025-11-28 – Weekly Hydrology Jobs : Remote roles on the rise

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This week’s market has a lot to offer for hydrology professionals. There’s a solid mix of local and remote opportunities, especially for those with expertise in hydrology and stormwater management. The demand for remote work is rising, and we’re seeing more verified remote positions available.


This Week’s Jobs

  • Civil Engineer - Hydraulics & Hydrology
    Company: Sanbell | Location: Billings, MT
    Dive into hydraulics and hydrology projects as a Senior Engineer. If you’re in Montana, this role could be your next big step.
    Apply Here

  • Hydrology/ Drainage Engineer
    Company: SE3, LLC | Location: Lisle, IL
    This role is perfect for someone keen on being a key player in transportation projects. You’ll be focusing on stormwater and hydrology.
    Apply Here

  • Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer
    Company: Rizzo International, Inc | Location: Pittsburgh, PA
    If you’re into modeling and statistics, Rizzo is looking for a senior talent to build a solid foundation in hydraulics and fluid mechanics.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Glasgow, Gbr
    Lead national hydrology projects with WSP USA. This role offers a chance to collaborate and deliver technical oversight on significant projects.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Leeds, Gbr
    Similar to the Glasgow role, but based in Leeds. Ideal for those looking to lead and innovate in hydrology.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Birmingham, Gbr
    Another opportunity with WSP for those in Birmingham interested in national project leadership.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Edinburgh, Gbr
    This Edinburgh role offers a chance to contribute to the leadership and technical oversight of WSP’s hydrology projects.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gbr
    Lead hydrology initiatives with WSP in Newcastle, focusing on technical oversight and project delivery.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Gbr
    A broad role within the UK for those eager to take on national hydrology projects with WSP.
    Apply Here

  • Senior / Principal Hydrology
    Company: WSP USA | Location: Bristol, Gbr
    Join WSP’s hydrology team in Bristol, where you can lead and oversee critical projects.
    Apply Here


Work From Anywhere (100% Verified)

Remote work is becoming increasingly popular, and this week there are several opportunities that allow you to work from anywhere. These roles are perfect for those looking to balance location flexibility with professional growth.

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

  • Water Resources Engineer - Water Resources/ Hydrology/ Hydraulics
    Company: TJG Civil Engineers and Land Planners | Location: Everett, WA
    Another opportunity at TJG for remote work, focusing on analyzing hydrology using specialized software.
    Apply Here

  • Environmental Scientist /ArcGIS
    Company: Axius Technologies Inc | Location: Phoenix, AZ
    If you have experience in environmental sciences and hydrology, this role offers flexibility and the use of ArcGIS.
    Apply Here

  • Sr. Water Resources Engineer
    Company: Staffworthy Inc. | Location: Metcalf, GA
    Work remotely focusing on water resource management and hydrology skills.
    Apply Here

  • Project Engineer (PE-1) (Land Development) - Remote | WFH
    Company: Get It - Professional Services | Location: Denver, CO
    Conduct hydraulic calculations and prepare project specs from the comfort of home.
    Apply Here

  • Staff to Senior Staff Engineer/Geologist/Scientist
    Company: Weiss Associates | Location: Emeryville, CA
    Analyze groundwater flow and stormwater hydrology remotely, with a focus on data and calculations.
    Apply Here

  • Licensed Civil Engineer P.E. _ Land Development ( Rocklin, CA )
    Company: TJG Civil Engineers and Land Planners | Location: Rocklin, CA
    Engage in hydrology and hydraulic studies from anywhere.
    Apply Here

  • Licensed Civil Engineer P.E. _ Land Development ( Rocklin, CA )
    Company: TJG Civil Engineers and Land Planners | Location: Rocklin, CA
    Another role for a licensed engineer interested in remote work, focusing on storm drainage.
    Apply Here

  • Licensed Civil Engineer P.E. _ Land Development ( Pleasanton, CA )
    Company: TJG Civil Engineers and Land Planners | Location: Pleasanton, CA
    Focus on reclaimed water systems and hydrology studies from anywhere.
    Apply Here

  • Licensed Civil Engineer P.E. _ Land Development ( Pleasanton, CA )
    Company: TJG Civil Engineers and Land Planners | Location: Pleasanton, CA
    Another opportunity for remote work focusing on hydrology and storm drainage.
    Apply Here


See all urgent needs jobs here: See Urgent Needs Jobs
Explore remote jobs here: See Remote Jobs


That’s it for this week! Keep an eye on these opportunities, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions. Until next time, keep making waves in the world of hydrology.

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I landed a remote hydrologist role by attaching a one-page SWMM calibration snapshot with a 2‑minute walkthrough — showing your assumptions beats a generic cover letter; just confirm if “remote” still includes site visits or a set time zone. @OP quick refresher for anyone brushing up: Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) | US EPA.

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Quick tip that’s worked for me: I started getting more callbacks when I listed the exact tools/versions at the top — ‘HEC-HMS 4.12, HEC-RAS 6.5, SWMM 5.2, Python/GeoPandas’ — plus a single project result line (peak, RMSE, and run time). Small caveat: ‘remote’ doesn’t always mean timezone-flexible — ask @OP to confirm core hours before you sink time into a take-home. Think of your resume header like a gage label: clear, precise, and easy to route.

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I’ve had better luck with remote apps when I put ‘PST +/- 3h, reliable fiber, ArcGIS Pro/HEC tools installed’ right in the resume header — cuts the ‘can you do our hours?’ emails. Building on @woodrow_all39, I also add a brief ‘QA/QC: peer-reviewed, version-controlled’ line for each project — small caveat: some ‘remote’ roles still need site visits, so I state ‘able to travel 1-2x/quarter’ if true.

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I’ve gotten more remote callbacks by including a tiny, reproducible demo: a pared‑down HEC‑HMS project with a README and a 60‑second ‘how to run’ clip so reviewers can press Run and see the hydrograph… Keep all file paths relative and downsample inputs so the zip is under 10 MB — it avoids IT snags and shows you think about portability. If portals block zips, I paste a GIF of the run into the PDF and note data sources there, which still shows the workflow without extra clicks.

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Piggybacking on @alex_hydra93, I add a one‑paragraph “data/methods” banner at the top of my sample PDF (e.g., NOAA Atlas 14 v3, 1 m LiDAR DEM, NAVD88, SCS CN per county manual) so reviewers see provenance and assumptions at a glance; it’s boosted responses, but I keep it under 5 lines so it doesn’t read like an appendix.

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