Environmental Engineer I – Water Resources

Location: Birmingham, AL (Hybrid)
Contract- 1 Year
Client: Southern Company

Work Location & Schedule

Based in Birmingham, Alabama
Hybrid work model (office + remote)
Participation in remote support beyond normal business hours during flood events and real-time system operations
Weekend or extended-hour availability required during critical weather events

Position Overview

The Environmental Engineer I will serve as a Water Resources Engineer supporting Southern Company’s hydro reservoir management organization. This role contributes to the implementation of watershed water control plans including operational forecasting, flood control, and drought management across multiple hydro-generating watersheds.

The position supports hydrologic modeling, real-time monitoring systems, computer model development, and operation of the Hydro Optimization Management System (HOMS).

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer seeking hands-on experience in hydro operations, watershed modeling, and real-time water resource system management.

Primary Responsibilities

Water Resource Management

Support hydro operations forecasting
Assist with flood control and drought management strategies
Contribute to implementation of watershed water control plans

Modeling & Analysis

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Support watershed modeling and river analysis
Assist with computer model development and configuration
Utilize river analysis software for operational planning

Systems & Technology Support

Support gaging systems including rain, stage, and temperature sensors
Assist with real-time instrumentation network oversight
Support data collection and dissemination systems
Assist with operation and maintenance of HOMS (Hydro Optimization Management System)
Perform programming and scripting to enhance internal software tools

Operational Support

Participate in real-time system support during weather events
Provide technical updates during operational forecasting cycles

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)

Foundational Knowledge

Basic understanding of:

Water resource management principles
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Watershed modeling
Fluid mechanics
Computer model development
Programming or scripting languages

Familiarity With

Gaging systems and hydrologic instrumentation
Data collection, analysis, and reporting

Environmental Engineer I – Water Resources 4P/596 jobs

Environmental Engineer I – Water Resources 4P/596