Hydraulic Modeler

Mott MacDonald Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a skilled water/wastewater engineer with hydraulic modeling experience for our New York City office. You will join a team delivering multi-disciplinary projects across the Northeast, supporting flooding impact evaluations, municipal water systems, and wastewater networks.

Responsibilities include planning, coordinating with colleagues, conducting site investigations, and preparing regulatory permits.

Qualifications

• Master of Engineering in civil or environmental engineering or related field.
• EIT certification is required.
• Two or more years of engineering consulting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering tasks for planning, design, or construction of water and wastewater projects.
• Coordinate technical work with the engineering and construction team.
• Conduct site investigations and water sample collection for water quality and climate resiliency projects.
• Develop regulatory permit applications for flood mitigation and water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate engineering work under varying design conditions.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and criteria.
• Coordinate across disciplines to support program management and project delivery.
• Support clients in meeting regulatory requirements and performance metrics.
• Participate in project, client, and team meetings.
• Enhance project-management capabilities as you progress toward leadership roles.
• Engage in our Early Careers Professional Network.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Master of Engineering in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

GIS

MS Office

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a skilled and motivated water/wastewater engineer with hydraulic modeling experience to join our New York City office. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals to plan and design local and regional projects throughout the Northeast. Your work will support the evaluation of flooding impacts and mitigation measures, municipal water transmission and distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems. With guidance from our team of professionals, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Manage engineering tasks associated with the planning, design, or construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Coordinate technical work with other members of the engineering and construction team
• Conduct site investigations and collect water samples to support the development of water quality and climate resiliency projects
• Develop regulatory permit applications for flood mitigation, water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate engineering work involving conventional practices and complex project conditions, including conflicting design requirements
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Coordinate across disciplines to support program management, design and construction management activities
• Support clients in meeting applicable regulatory requirements and performance metrics
• Actively participate in project, client, and team meetings
• Strengthen your organizational and project-delivery skills as you progress toward project management responsibilities
• Actively participate in our Early Careers Professional Network

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Master of Engineering degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• EIT required
• Two or more years of experience in engineering consulting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing; strong organizational skills; and strong technical aptitude
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, and Teams, as well as InfoWorks ICM, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, and geographic information systems (GIS)

Benefits & Rewards

The expected salary for this position is $84,000 - $89,000.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.