William Otero
About William Otero
William Otero is a hydrologist and senior hydraulic engineer at the US Army Corps of Engineers, where he has worked since 2011. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez and a Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
William Otero has been employed at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as a Hydrologist (Research) since 2005. His role involves conducting research related to hydrology, contributing to the understanding of water resources and their management. Otero has accumulated 19 years of experience in this position, working out of Rolla, Missouri. His research efforts are integral to the mission of USGS in providing reliable scientific information about water resources.
Work at US Army Corps of Engineers
Otero currently serves as a Senior Hydraulic Engineer for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Northwestern Division, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with USACE since 2011, where he works as a Civil Engineer specializing in hydraulic engineering and hydrology. In addition to his engineering responsibilities, he serves as Program Manager for the Northwestern Division's Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Coastal Engineering. His work is based in Kansas City, Missouri.
Education and Expertise
William Otero earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, completing his studies from 1994 to 1999. He later pursued a Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in hydraulic engineering and hydrology.
Background
Otero has a long-standing career in hydrology and hydraulic engineering, with over 19 years of experience at the U.S. Geological Survey and over 13 years at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. His work spans various aspects of water resource management and engineering, contributing to projects that address hydrology and hydraulics within the Northwestern Division. His professional journey reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge and practices in water resource engineering.