Hydraulic Modeler - Water/Wastewater
Hydraulic Modeler - Water & Wastewater Systems
Seattle, Washington (Hybrid)
Salary: $115,000 - $130,000
An established engineering consulting firm serving public-sector clients throughout the Pacific Northwest is seeking a Hydraulic Modeler to support planning, analysis, and design efforts for municipal water and wastewater systems. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of utility infrastructure projects while collaborating with engineers, planners, and technical specialists across multiple offices.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining hydraulic models, evaluating system performance, supporting utility master planning efforts, and helping clients make informed infrastructure decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, data analysis, and working closely with local municipalities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, update, calibrate, and maintain hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
- Analyze system performance and identify capacity constraints, operational challenges, and improvement opportunities.
- Evaluate alternatives for infrastructure planning, growth management, and system optimization.
- Interpret large datasets and integrate GIS, asset, and operational information into modeling platforms.
- Prepare technical memorandums, reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
- Collaborate with project teams on utility master plans, capital improvement planning, and engineering studies.
- Support project management efforts and serve as a technical resource on modeling assignments.
- Assist with advanced analytics, automation tools, and innovative technologies that improve project delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- Approximately 4+ years of experience in water, wastewater, or utility engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with hydraulic modeling, system analysis, and utility data management.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, or similar GIS platforms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Water distribution and wastewater collection system modeling.
- Utility master planning and infrastructure evaluation.
- Hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software such as InfoWater, InfoWater Pro, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoSWMM, PCSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, MIKE+, or similar platforms.
- Programming, scripting, or process automation tools that improve technical workflows.
- Advanced data analytics and visualization.
What You'll Find Here
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid work environment with scheduling flexibility.
- Stable backlog of municipal infrastructure projects.
- Opportunities for mentorship, career advancement, and increased project responsibility.
- Support for professional development, continuing education, and industry involvement.
- Collaborative team environment focused on technical excellence and long-term employee success.
- Meaningful work helping communities improve critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
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