[Remote] Research Environmental Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. The Research Environmental Engineer will apply and interpret scientific and engineering theories to develop computational tools for global water resources management, collaborating with experts to enhance modeling tools and support impactful projects.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with developers to create new features and enhance RTI’s water resources modeling tools. Perform and direct information gathering: collect, analyze, and summarize technical data and background information
- Develop and calibrate hydrologic and river basin simulation models
- Design/develop computer spreadsheets, code, scripts and databases to manipulate data and summarize/present information
- Design/develop computer spreadsheets, code, scripts and databases to improve efficiency in water resources planning
- Apply and develop techniques for large-scale water systems operations modeling
- Implement modeling systems for water resources management that combine green and gray infrastructure
- Support the development of decision support tools and develop analysis methods for watersheds with shared ecosystems
- Perform data analysis and processing and develop tools/scripts to improve efficiency
- Conduct research on water-energy nexus modeling platforms and implement scenario screening tools
- Apply optimization and machine learning principles to enhance hydrologic modeling, river and reservoir operations, and IWRM
- Lead small projects of moderate technical or administrative complexity
- Lead small task order proposals or sections of moderately complex proposals
- Contribute to scientific stature activities by participating in RTI internal presentations/seminars and presenting work/papers at conferences
- Make sound decisions by weighing facts, past practice and theory, and advice from peers and supervisors
- Contribute to business development by identifying new ways to enhance or expand existing tasks/projects and presents research ideas/white papers in a clear, concise and well-organized format
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience, Master's degree and 3 years of experience or PhD and 0 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated skills and interest in computer programming for water resources management with basic experience
- Knowledge and experience in hydrology, water engineering, statistics, GIS, water economics, or computer science
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and understanding of relational databases (SQL)
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status
- Experience with .NET programming languages (C# or VB.NET) and Python programming language
- Experience with data management using SQL language
- Exposure to design and development of graphical user interfaces and visualization dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Python)
- Basic knowledge of optimization and machine learning techniques
- Proficiency in Spanish
Benefits
- Generous paid time off policy
- Merit based annual increases
- Bonus opportunities
- Robust recognition program
- Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability)
- Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
- Paid parental leave for all parents
- Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
- Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
- Employee assistance program
- Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance
Company Overview
- RTI is an independent, nonprofit institute that provides research, development, and technical services to government and commercial clients. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.rti.org.
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