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Hyrdraulics Lab Researcher

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Fort Collins, CO, USA
30-30 Hourly
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Fort Collins, CO, USA
30-30 Hourly
Entry level
Supports multiple civil engineering research projects in a hydraulics laboratory. Duties include assisting with research activities and constructing and operating physical hydraulic models for hydraulic performance testing and studies involving open-channel and closed-conduit hydraulics.
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Job DescriptionPosition Summary

The CSU Department Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks to hire a Hyrdraulics Lab Researcher. This position would provide support for multiple research projects. Research conducted in the Hydraulics Laboratory includes hydraulic model studies, hydraulic performance testing, and research in the fields of open channel and closed conduit hydraulics


Department Name

Civil and Environmental Engineering


Anticipated Start Date

September 23, 2026


Anticipated Weekly Hours

40


Required Job Qualifications
  • Civil Engineering B.S.
  • Civil Engineering M.S.
  • Previous Laboratory Experience.

Essential Duties
  • Assisting research activities.
  • Assist in constructing and operating physical hydraulic models.

Salary Range$30 per hour

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