Senior Water Systems Planner & Hydraulic Modeling Lead

Brown and Caldwell, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a senior hydraulic modeling professional to advance our water infrastructure projects in California. You will collaborate with technical experts, leaders, and client managers to support business development and deliver modeling, analysis, and design support for municipal water utilities.

With a strong emphasis on advanced modeling, data analysis, and technical communication, this role offers mentorship, growth, and opportunities to lead complex assignments across

Qualifications

• Typically, a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in hydraulic modeling or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• California PE license or ability to obtain PE within 2 years.
• Working knowledge of water and sewer infrastructure hydraulics and operation; proficiency with modeling software (InfoWater, WaterGEMS, Aquatuity/ Aquanuity).
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare effective written documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead drinking water modeling efforts using commercially available modeling software such as 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 modeling

Data analysis

GIS

Technical writing

Project leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering

California PE license or ability to obtain within 2 years

Tools

InfoWater Pro

WaterGEMS

AquaTwin Water

ArcGIS Pro

Excel

Job description

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a senior hydraulic modeling professional to advance our water infrastructure projects in California. You will collaborate with technical experts, leaders, and client managers to support business development and deliver modeling, analysis, and design support for municipal water utilities.

With a strong emphasis on advanced modeling, data analysis, and technical communication, this role offers mentorship, growth, and opportunities to lead complex assignments across