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  • July

    Dr. Wen-Huei (Wen) Chang was announced as the new Director of the Institute for Water Resources Center (WRC) in Alexandria, VA, beginning his position on June 3, 2024. About WRC: The Water Resources Center is a 60-person organization that is a proven leader in forward thinking on water resources issues, economics analyses, social sciences, natural resource management, water supply, flood risk management, and policy research for 55-years.

    Leading Change: A conversation with new Water Resources Center Director, Wen Chang on his journey from scholar to director and his vision for WRC

    A conversation with new Water Resources Center Director, Wen Chang on his journey from scholar to director and his vision for WRC.
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 8, 2024) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC), a center under the Institute for Water Resources, proudly announces that Michael Bartles has been awarded the 2024 Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Coastal Community of Practice (HH&C CoP) Professional of the Year Award. Bartles, a senior hydraulic engineer at HEC, has significantly contributed to advancements in 2-dimensional hydrologic modeling and statistical modeling of mixed populations in flow frequency. His efforts have revolutionized the nation's technical analysis methods for flow frequency and flood risk. (Courtesy photo - Hydrologic Engineering Center)

    USACE's Michael Bartles Honored with 2024 HH&C CoP Professional of the Year Award

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 8, 2024) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) proudly announces that Michael Bartles has been awarded the 2024 Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Coastal Community of Practice (HH&C CoP) Professional of the Year Award.

  • June

    Big Sioux River Flooding at Interstate 90 in South Dakota.

    USACE Report Offers New Approaches for Better Water Resource Planning

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 10, 2024) – The Institute for Water Resources (IWR), part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has released a report through its Water Resources Center on improving the use of structured decision-making for water resource management. Titled "Analysis of Tradeoffs Approaches Applicable to USACE Civil Works Planning," the report outlines methods for comparing the benefits and effects of various planning alternatives to support selecting alternative plans in managing the nation’s water resources.

  • May

    Picture of Casey Building in November 2023

    Ready for a Challenge? Become Our Interdisciplinary Lead! Apply by 20 May 2024 for remote opportunities!

    See announcements for details on exact series as they include: 0020 Community Planner; 0101 Social Scientist; 0110 Economist; 0150 Geographer; 0184 Sociologist; 0401 Biological Scientist; 0801 General Engineer; 0408 Ecology; 0807 Landscape Architect; 0808 Architecture; 0810 Civil Engineering; 0819 Environmental Engineering; 1301 General Physical Scientist; 1350 Geologist .
  • Introducing Lea Adams, appointed Director of the Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC), located in Davis, California, on April 1, 2024, whose career trajectory reflects a steadfast commitment to growth and leadership. As a senior hydraulic engineer at the Sacramento District, Ms. Adams recognized a need for new challenges and embraced opportunities in management. Transitioning into leadership roles, including Chief of the Water Resource Systems Division at HEC, she navigated the complexities of leading teams with diverse expertise. A noteworthy experience included spearheading the National Nonstructural Committee, where Lea honed her ability to influence and collaborate effectively. With a passion for continuous learning and a dedication to her craft, Ms. Adams embodies the values of integrity and excellence that define HEC's legacy.

    Lea Adams Takes the Helm at Hydrologic Engineering Center

    Introducing Lea Adams, appointed Director of the Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) on April 1, whose career trajectory reflects a steadfast commitment to growth and leadership. As a senior hydraulic engineer at the Sacramento District, Ms. Adams recognized a need for new challenges and embraced opportunities in management. Transitioning into leadership roles, including Chief of the Water Resource Systems Division at HEC, she navigated the complexities of leading teams with diverse expertise. A noteworthy experience included spearheading the National Nonstructural Committee, where Lea honed her ability to influence and collaborate effectively. With a passion for continuous learning and a dedication to her craft, Ms. Adams embodies the values of integrity and excellence that define HEC's legacy. The following interview explores the journey and insights that have prepared her for this pivotal role at the forefront of hydrologic engineering and what she envisions for the future.

  • March

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. (March 26, 2024) -- As we honor the women who paved the way for progress throughout history, we also take note of the history makers who are among us today. In this Institute for Water Resources Women's History Month feature, get to know Hamna Zaheer's story through STEM and how her journey lights a path for others to follow.

    Programming Progress: Hamna Zaheer's empowering journey in STEM

    As we honor the women who paved the way for progress throughout history, we also take note of the history makers who are among us today. In this IWR Women's History Month feature, get to know Hamna Zaheer's story through STEM and how her journey lights a path for others to follow.

  • February

    Picture of Casey Building in November 2023

    Seeking Water Resources Center (WRC) Director GS-15 – Apply by 1 March 2024

    Exciting Opportunity! IWR is hiring a new WRC Director (Interdisciplinary GS-15)! Are you ready to lead this diverse, multi-disciplinary Center to solve USACE’s water resources challenges by analyzing and developing innovative and implementable policies, methods, and tools. Make a difference on International Programs, Planning, Navigation, Flood Risk Management, Regulatory, Collaboration and Public Participation, and more in support of USACE’s Civil Works missions.

  • September

    Picture of Lynn Martin.

    Institute for Water Resources honors two alumni with highest recognition

    ALEXANDRIA, VA -- (Sept. 1, 2023) The Institute for Water Resources (IWR), a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Field Operating Activity, has bestowed its highest honor to two alumni by inducting them into the IWR Class of 2023 Distinguished Gallery of Employees.

  • June

    Institute for Water Resources (IWR) seeking a permanent Program Analyst (GS-09/11 target GS-12 )

    USACE's Institute for Water Resources (IWR) is seeking a permanent Program Analyst responsible for planning, managing and evaluating the Water Resources Center’s programs and projects and providing recommendations to ensure they are executed effectively and efficiently.

  • Student Trainee (Computer Scientist), GS-1599-04/05/07/09 (target GS-13)

    The US Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources, Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC), Hydrology and Statistics Division is advertising to fill:           Student Trainee (Computer Scientist), GS-1599-04/05/07/09 (target GS-13), remote duty location.  This position is for a Pathways Student Internship. 

  • USAJobs Announcement: Interdisciplinary GS14/15 (Climate Scientist)

    USACE's Institute for Water Resources (IWR), Water Resources Center (WRC) is seeking a permanent Interdisciplinary position to serve as the Institutes’ subject matter expert associated with climate sciences, resilience and adaptation.  USACE requires a Chief Climate Scientist to serve as the agency’s principal expert on the state of climate science, including which aspects of that field are ready to move from the domain of research into piloting and ultimately mainstreaming into USACE missions.  This expert will also advise both senior leadership and project teams on technical aspects of climate science, identify and address knowledge gaps and other research needs, and interface with key academic, interagency, and international partners.

  • February

    IWR's Water Resource Center is hiring for a Budget Analyst

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 17, 2023) -- USACE's Institute for Water Resources (IWR), Water Resources Center (WRC) is seeking a permanent Budget Analyst with the responsibility for budget formulation, monitoring, and execution for the organization.

  • IWR seeking Interdisciplinary WRC Deputy Director

    USACE's Institute for Water Resources (IWR) is seeking a permanent Water Resources Center (WRC) Deputy Director working under the direction of the WRC Director of the Institute for Water Resources (IWR).

  • November

    IWR Seeking Permanent Program Manager, GS-13

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Nov. 21, 2022) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources (IWR) is seeking a permanent Program Manager implementing Project Delivery Business Processes (PDBP). This position will be filled on a permanent basis at the GS-13 level. This position is with the Institute for Water Resources (IWR), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alexandria, VA 22315. The actual duty station may be negotiated upon selection. Salary will vary depending on duty station location.

  • October

    Engineering with Nature

    U.S. and Netherlands team up on the topic of water

    ALEXANDRIA, VA – (Oct. 27, 2022) Implementing nature-based engineering solutions is a growing field, but it’s not yet a mainstream practice. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Rijkswaterstaat, Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management are hoping to change that.
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Oct. 13, 2022) -- Stanford Gibson (center), Cameron Ackerman (second from right) and Alex Sanchez (far right), senior hydraulic engineers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer - Institute for Water Resources, Hydrologic Engineering Center delivered training in Roorkee, India from Sept. 26-29 on their modeling and simulation software, known as HEC-RAS (River Analysis System).

    USACE predictive software improving flood fights at home and abroad

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. – (Oct. 3, 2022) Flooding is a universal challenge, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is sharing their tools and methodologies in the fight against floods with international partners.