Hydraulic Engineer

We help US businesses find, hire, and pay pre-vetted Latin American talent.
Latin American Talent Savings

Hire 

Hydraulic Engineer

s for up to

68

% less

We’ve helped hundreds of clients hire amazing staff in Latin America.

7800

/month 

Average US Salary

2500

/month 

Average LatAm Salary

68

%

Potential Savings

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Fernando A.
Hydraulic Engineer
Hydraulic Engineering Assistant
Junior
Middle
Senior
Colombia
2
years exp.
AutoCAD
Microsoft Excel
SWMM
HEC-RAS
GIS
Monthly Salary
$
1.8
k - $
2
k
Christopher V.
Hydraulic Engineer
Hydraulic Engineer
Junior
Middle
Senior
Chile
4
years exp.
AutoCAD Civil 3D
HEC-RAS
HEC-HMS
SWMM
WaterGEMS
StormCAD
Monthly Salary
$
2.5
k - $
3
k
Gina D.
Hydraulic Engineer
Lead Hydraulic Engineer
Junior
Middle
Senior
Argentina
8
years exp.
HEC-RAS 2D
InfoWorks
MIKE series
AutoCAD
Revit
Civil 3D
MS Project
Monthly Salary
$
3.4
k - $
3.8
k
Our talent has worked at top startups and Fortune 500 companies

Hydraulic Engineer

Job Description

Hydraulic Engineer

Tasks:

  • Engineer hydraulic systems for water supply, drainage networks, and flood-control projects.
  • Simulate fluid flow and model water distribution systems using specialized hydraulic software.
  • Produce detailed schematics, plans, and technical specifications for hydraulic infrastructure.
  • Ensure all designs meet environmental regulations and water-safety standards.
  • Design and evaluate stormwater management solutions, including retention and detention basins.
  • Partner with architects and other engineers to integrate hydraulic systems into broader project frameworks.
  • Perform hydrological assessments to identify flood risks and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates and manage budgets for hydraulic engineering projects.
  • Supervise construction to confirm hydraulic installations follow design specifications.
  • Analyze existing systems to recommend maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.
  • Stay informed on the latest hydraulic engineering technologies, tools, and best practices.

Hydraulic Engineer

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a specialization in hydraulics or water-resources engineering.
  • Expert user of hydraulic‐modeling platforms such as HEC-RAS, MIKE, or SWMM.
  • Solid grounding in fluid mechanics, hydrology, and distribution‐system design.
  • Skilled in stormwater‐management strategies and drainage‐system design.
  • Familiar with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for water projects.
  • Proficient in analyzing open‐channel and closed‐conduit flow dynamics.
  • Experienced with AutoCAD and related drafting tools for hydraulic schematics.
  • Able to perform site evaluations and data analyses for water infrastructure planning.
  • Sharp analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Effective communicator, adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and presenting technical results to stakeholders.

Why Latin America?

Hire teammates, not offshore resources.

US Time Zones

Argentina & Brazil are just one hour apart from New York. Your Latin America teammates work when you do so you can collaborate all day long.

Excellent English

We screen all candidates for excellent spoken and written English. They are ready to jump right in.

Cultural Fit

We make sure all candidates are a strong professional and culture fit. They are already accustomed to working remotely.

Cost Savings

Latin American salaries are 30-80% less than US-equivalents. Grow your team with top 1% nearshore talent without breaking your budget.

Why Choose South?

We try harder.

Full-Service Talent Partner

We take care of all the headaches of hiring, from recruiting, vetting, compliance, and global payroll. We work to understand your specific needs and to provide unreasonable hospitality every step of the way.

Trusted Top Talent

Tap into our pool of over 80,000 pre-vetted professionals who have worked for Fortune 500 companies and top startups. Our rigorous selection process accepts only the top 0.5% of Latin American talent.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees or surprises here. With risk-free hiring, you only pay if you find the right candidate. You’ll know exactly how much you pay for your hires and our fee.

Zero Compliance Headaches

South handles all legal and compliance aspects of employment, ensuring adherence to local regulations in every country we operate in. Bring on global talent confidently, without legal risks or administrative headaches.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Your satisfaction is our highest priority. If your new team member doesn’t meet your needs perfectly, we are happy to provide a quick replacement.

Ready to elevate your team? Start hiring remotely in Latin America today!

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How South Works

Hiring great employees globally can be tough. We make it easy with our hassle-free hiring.
01.
Describe the Role
We get to know you, your company, and the job you are looking to fill. Then, we put together a job listing to start finding potential candidates for your specific role.

Time saved: 5 days
02.
We Search & Vet
We search far and wide for the best talent that meets your goals. Then, we run them through English assessments, internet speed tests, the initial interview, behavioral and communication tests, and run reference checks on your behalf. After the candidates survive our gauntlet, we present the best pre-vetted options for you to choose from.

Time saved: 10 days
03.
Hire with Confidence
After you select the best person for the job, we set you up for success with our battle-tested processes for remote onboarding. We handle compliance, payroll, and any mess for you. Then, you are off and running with your new favorite employee!

Money saved: $30k-$100k / year

Frequently asked questions

If you have any further questions, get in touch with our friendly team!
Why hire in Latin America?

The region has the perfect mix of everything you want in remote employees: English skills, shared time zones, hard-working, and depth of talent. They are already accustomed to working remotely for top US startups and Fortune 500 companies.

Can they work my time zone?

Absolutely! The US and Latin America have basically the same time zones. No Latin American city is more than two hours ahead of EST.

What tasks can they do? What roles can I hire for? 

Every hire is sourced based on your exact needs. They will arrive ready to support your business right away. They can do basically any tasks done remotely, but we recommend starting them as support so your team has more bandwidth for high-value strategic tasks.

All types of roles - customer service, executive assistant, sales, accounting, email marketing, lead generation, content writers, operations, social media marketing, and more!

How do I pay them? Any tax or visa issues?

You can pay directly through us (most popular) or we can connect you with one of our payroll partners.

You don't have to deal with any American labor laws / taxes when hiring full-time remote contractors. They aren't US-based, so no visas or sponsorships to deal with either.

What does this cost?

We recommend market pay which varies for each role. See our salary guide and success stories for some ideas.

Then, we have two different models:

Staffing (most popular) - We charge a small monthly fee for each employee's monthly salary to make the process hassle-free. The fee covers sourcing, recruiting, admin, payroll, compliance, ongoing support, and a free replacement if necessary at any point. There are no cancellation fees or minimum commitments. You only pay if you make a hire.

Headhunting - A one-time simple fee once we've found the perfect candidate. This comes with a 120-day replacement guarantee.

For both options, you only pay something if we find you someone great that you want to hire.

Do I have to hire full-time?

Yes, we only recruit for full-time and we strongly recommend full-time hiring if you can. Stability (full-time & long-term) is highly sought after abroad. The top caliber candidates are only looking for full-time work.

You're also going to spend time training and getting them up to speed on your processes. It would be a waste to do that over and over again with new people all the time.

Do I have to hire for an individual role or can they handle multiple roles?

We recommend training new hires on one thing at a time.

For example, once they get up to speed on lead generation, you can add the next role writing blog posts or whatever you'd like. You can definitely overlap roles until you have enough work for multiple people.

How can they be 80% less?

The cost of living is much less in Latin American countries. Many of our employees are able to own homes, raise families, provide for their parents, and have in-home help of their own with their salaries.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If you aren't happy with your hire in the first 120 days, we will work with you to conduct a second round of search for the same role for free.

How do I reach out if I have a question?

Just email us at Hello@HireInSouth.com and we will get back to you with an answer as soon as possible.

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