Hydrologist

Lynker

Lead Hydrologist managing forecasting techniques and models for Lynker's consulting team. Mentoring junior staff and influencing R&D directions through strategic leadership and collaboration.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, testing, and operational deployment of advanced hydrologic models and forecasting techniques.
Serve as the authoritative liaison between researchers, Lynker management, and client leadership; successfully negotiate and align research capabilities with operational constraints.
Oversee the technical integration of new modeling systems into forecasting systems, ensuring robustness and reliability for critical public safety forecasts.
Direct high-level data analysis and visualization efforts to validate model performance, ensemble forecast generation, and reservoir inflow predictions.
Act as a subject matter expert and mentor to junior hydrologists and forecasting staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Evaluate existing operational workflows and author recommendations for modernization that enhance efficiency and forecast accuracy.
Lead the preparation of high-impact annual scientific reports and peer-reviewed journal articles; represent the project as a keynote or primary presenter at national scientific conferences.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Ph.D. in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related discipline, and 3+ years of experience; OR A Master’s Degree in a related discipline with at least 7+ years of specialized professional experience in operational hydrology or hydrologic modeling.
Deep technical proficiency with operational forecasting systems and hydrologic modeling suites (e.g., SAC-SMA, HEFS, physically-based models).
Expert-level capability in programming (Python, R) and data management for large-scale hydrologic datasets.
Proven track record of leading complex technical projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving consensus across multi-agency teams.
Extensive experience with hydrologic ensemble forecast services (HEFS), probabilistic verification, and risk-based decision support tools.
Familiarity with modern software development practices (version control, containerization) to streamline model deployment.
Demonstrated success in supervising or mentoring junior scientists, with specific examples of guiding professional development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee

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Hard Skills & Tools

Hydrologic ModelingData AnalysisForecasting TechniquesEnsemble Forecast GenerationProbabilistic VerificationRisk-Based Decision Support ToolsTechnical Project ManagementOperational Workflow EvaluationScientific Report PreparationPeer-Reviewed Publication

Soft Skills

Stakeholder Relationship ManagementMentoringNegotiationCollaborationContinuous Learning