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Hydraulic Modeling Engineer - Water/Wastewater
About the job Hydraulic Modeling Engineer - Water/Wastewater
Join a fast-growing, employee-owned Water/Wastewater consulting engineering firm as a Project Engineer II Hydraulic Modeler. We are seeking a career-minded civil or environmental engineer to lead hydraulic modeling projects, including water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems, across the Mid-Atlantic. This role offers opportunities to work on challenging projects, mentor junior staff, and advance your engineering career in a collaborative, professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead hydraulic modeling projects using software such as InfoWorks, WaterGEMS, XPSWMM, PCSWMM, KY Pipe, and EPA-SWMM.
- Develop, analyze, and calibrate hydraulic models for water, sewer, and stormwater systems.
- Perform alternative studies, assess system performance, predict future issues, and recommend solutions.
- Prepare technical deliverables, calculations, reports, and engineering designs in compliance with client specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Support project management tasks including budgeting, scheduling, and scope development.
- Coordinate modeling team efforts and delegate project tasks effectively.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers in hydraulic modeling techniques and project workflows.
- Collaborate with internal teams, sub-consultants, and clients, providing timely updates and consultative solutions.
- Conduct quality control and assurance reviews on technical documents and project deliverables.
- Participate in fieldwork as needed to support modeling and design activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 8-10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering with hydraulic modeling expertise.
- Proficiency in hydraulic modeling, transient analyses, data management, and GIS tools.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Experience in sewer rehabilitation, water and sewer design, engineering economics, and technical report writing.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience working with county- and state-level clients in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Working Conditions:
- Primarily office-based (95%) with occasional field visits under varying weather conditions.
- Office work is sedentary; fieldwork may require lifting up to 25 lbs.
Benefits:
- 100% employee-owned company (ESOP) with long-term career growth potential.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off, holidays, and caregiver leave program.
- 401(k) retirement plan with traditional and Roth options.
- Career development programs and mentorship opportunities.