Hydrologist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Lead the design, testing, and operational implementation of sophisticated hydrologic models and forecasting methodologies.

• Act as the primary liaison among researchers, Lynker management, and client executives; effectively negotiate and synchronize research capabilities with operational limitations.

• Supervise the technical integration of new modeling systems into forecasting frameworks, ensuring reliability and robustness for critical public safety forecasts.

• Guide high-level data analysis and visualization initiatives to validate model performance, generate ensemble forecasts, and predict reservoir inflows.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior hydrologists and forecasting personnel, promoting a culture of ongoing learning and technical excellence.

• Assess current operational workflows and provide recommendations for modernization that improve efficiency and forecast precision.

• Spearhead the preparation of impactful annual scientific reports and peer-reviewed articles; represent the project as a keynote or primary speaker at national scientific conferences.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline with at least 7 years of specialized professional experience in operational hydrology or hydrologic modeling.

• Extensive technical expertise with operational forecasting systems and hydrologic modeling suites (e.g., SAC-SMA, HEFS, physically-based models).

• Expert-level skills in programming (Python, R) and managing large-scale hydrologic datasets.

• Proven experience in leading complex technical initiatives, managing stakeholder relationships, and achieving consensus across multi-agency teams.

• Significant background with hydrologic ensemble forecast services (HEFS), probabilistic verification, and risk-based decision support tools.

• Knowledge of contemporary software development practices (version control, containerization) to enhance model deployment.

• Documented success in supervising or mentoring junior scientists, with specific examples of fostering professional growth.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees at no monthly cost.

• Healthcare benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy along with paid holidays.

• Highly competitive compensation package regularly adjusted against industry and location benchmarks.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all owners of the company!

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• Employee assistance program (EAP) offered.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance provided.

• Life and accident insurance coverage available.

• Tuition assistance, training, and workforce improvement reimbursement offered annually.

• Spot bonuses awarded for exceptional performance.

• Annual Employee Recognition Awards accompanied by bonuses.

• Employee Referral Program available.

• Access to a free, centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your convenience.

• Customized career growth plans designed for each employee.