Hydraulic Research Engineer
Genex Systems
- McLean, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Apply hydraulics and civil engineering to break down the research into achievable objectives.
- Collect and review literature promptly and develop the physical test matrix.
- Prepare engineered cohesive soils using established procedures or develop new preparation methods.
- Conduct erosion tests of cohesive soils and collect test data using sensors, including but not limited to laser scanners, ADVs, UDVs, and PIV.
- Analyze collected experimental data and develop new or improved hydraulic engineering methods and procedures.
- Prepare technical publications such as FHWA research reports, journals, conference papers, and technical presentation slides.
- CFD simulations to help understand the research phenomenon.
- Design hydraulic testing equipment using SOLIDWORKS or other CAD software, and fabricate the parts with plexiglass, Item profiles, and other materials.
- A MS degree in civil engineering (hydraulics) and preferably one (1) year of related research or engineering experience. A Ph.D. degree is preferred.
- Experience in laboratory test design, test setup, data collection, and analysis. Experience with clay erosion testing is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of open channel hydraulics, river mechanics, sediment transport, and basic index testing on cohesive soils.
- Knowledge of hydrology, statistics, and probabilistic analysis.
- Knowledge of HEC-18, HEC-23, and other FHWA Hydraulic Engineering Circular publications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and a team player.