Lead Water Systems Planning & Hydraulic Modeling (Hybrid)

Ultipro; Rancho Cordova (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell seeks a Water Systems Planning & Hydraulic Modeling Engineer to advance hydraulic modeling, master planning for municipal utilities, and feasibility studies. You will lead water system analyses, calibrate models, and contribute to client deliverables for public sector projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven design, and the ability to communicate findings to stakeholders while growing into more senior responsibilities within a hybrid work environment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• California PE license or ability to obtain PE within 2 years.
• 3 to 5 years of directly-related experience in water hydraulic modeling and planning, with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with advanced modeling, data management, and related software packages (InfoWater, WaterGEMS, Aquanuity, Excel).
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Occasional travel to project sites.
• Prepare figures and maps for reports and presentations.
• Coordinate, manage, and execute complex assignments to achieve client goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead drinking water modeling efforts using InfoWater Pro, WaterGEMS, AquaTwin Water for water distribution systems.
• Perform flow monitoring or advanced field testing to collect data for model calibration.
• Lead calibration of models using measured or observed data.
• Perform complex analysis of drinking water using models to identify deficiencies for existing conditions and future scenarios.
• Prepare and analyze technical reports detailing model development, calibration, analysis, and recommended improvements.
• Provide advanced technical support on design projects by modeling and validating facility sizing and system performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to communicate findings.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Skills

Hydraulic principles

Hydraulic modeling

Data analysis

GIS (ArcGIS Pro)

Technical writing

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/civil engineering

Professional license (PE)

Master’s degree preferred

License pursued or achieved

Tools

InfoWater

WaterGEMS

Aquanuity

Excel

Job description

Brown and Caldwell seeks a Water Systems Planning & Hydraulic Modeling Engineer to advance hydraulic modeling, master planning for municipal utilities, and feasibility studies. You will lead water system analyses, calibrate models, and contribute to client deliverables for public sector projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven design, and the ability to communicate findings to stakeholders while growing into more senior responsibilities within a hybrid work environment in