Project Engineer II - Hydraulic Modeler

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Sandown; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Project Engineer II - Hydraulic Modeler to lead engineering tasks in water/wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects, develop models, and ensure compliance with design criteria and standards. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

401(k)

ESOP

Career development

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of specialized experience.
• Proficiency with hydraulic modeling software and data management.

Responsibilities

• Support project management in hydraulic modeling tasks.
• Create, update, and calibrate hydraulic models.
• Manage project budgets and perform quality assurance.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

InfoWorks

WaterGEMS

XPSWMM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Engineer II - Hydraulic Modeler

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,400 professionals, providing multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, and IT services across the United States. Ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms, we are seeking a career-minded Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler to join our growing team.

Position Summary: The ideal candidate will lead engineering tasks and projects in water/wastewater, utilizing knowledge of design criteria, regulatory standards, and modeling software. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, developing and analyzing models, and coordinating a modeling team. You will work on projects involving sanitary sewer and potable water systems in the Mid-Atlantic region, ensuring high-quality, timely, and budget-compliant delivery.

Compensation ranges from $45 to $60 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support project management in hydraulic modeling tasks, including scope development and scheduling.
• Provide project status updates and complete hydraulic models using advanced software and GIS tools.
• Create, update, and calibrate hydraulic models; assess system performance; develop solutions; and prepare technical deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, perform quality assurance, review project documents, and delegate tasks.
• Mentor and guide design staff; communicate with clients; coordinate with internal teams and sub-consultants; develop proposals; and perform detailed engineering studies and computations.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 8-10+ years of specialized experience.
• Proficiency with hydraulic modeling software (e.g., InfoWorks, WaterGEMS, XPSWMM, etc.), data management, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, presentation, and report writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with local government clients.
• Professional Engineer License.

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based (95%), with occasional fieldwork in varied environmental conditions. Some lifting required.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, holidays, caregiver leave, 401(k), ESOP, career development, and more.

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