Hydraulic Modeler - W/WW
Hydraulic Modeler - Water/Wastewater
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Civil / Water Resources Engineering
A respected and employee-owned consulting engineering firm is seeking a Hydraulic Modeler to join its Seattle-based team. This is a key technical role supporting a wide range of municipal water and wastewater projects across the Pacific Northwest, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and calibrate hydraulic models of water distribution systems using commercial software.
- Analyze system performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend capital improvements.
- Support utility planning through scenario modeling, optimization strategies, and data analytics.
- Document modeling methods and results in technical reports and presentations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across multiple office locations.
- Contribute to tool development and explore emerging technologies in modeling and data analysis.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in hydraulic modeling.
- Washington PE license or EIT on track to obtain PE (or eligible via reciprocity).
- Proficiency with InfoWater/InfoWater Pro, WaterGEMS, or similar modeling software.
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro.
- Strong data management and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
- Experience with gravity system modeling tools (e.g., InfoSWMM, XPSWMM, MIKE+, SewerGEMS).
- Programming experience for task automation or custom tool development.
Company Culture
This firm is proud to be 100% employee-owned, with no majority owners and a shared commitment to local control and long-term sustainability. The team values a healthy work-life balance, professional development, and a collaborative environment. Employees are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects throughout the region.
Benefits
- Generous total compensation package
- Monthly home office stipend
- 100% company-paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Partial dependent coverage (60% vision/health, 50% dental)
- HSA and FSA options
- Flexible work schedule
- Reimbursement for professional registrations, training, and conferences
- Paid memberships in professional organizations
- Mentorship program
- Commuter benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, volunteer day)
- 401(k) with company match
- Broad-based employee ownership
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and technical expertise.
Range: 115000 - 135000
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