Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeling Staff Professional

WithersRavenel Inc; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join WithersRavenel as a Staff Professional in their Utilities practice area, specializing in hydraulic modeling. This hybrid role located in Cary, North Carolina, offers hands-on experience and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team. You will assist with technical documentation and data analysis, contributing significantly to utility infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Professional development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in the field of specialty.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.
• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintenance of hydraulic models.
• Support data collection, model calibration and analysis efforts.
• Contribute to preparation of technical reports and figures.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical engineering or related field

Tools

WaterGEMS

WaterCAD

SewerGEMS

SewerCAD

PCSWMM

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel

R

Python

BioWin

Job description

Description

Join our team as a Staff Professional within our Utilities (Water/Wastewater) practice area. This is a hybrid role based out of our Cary, North Carolina office.

In this role, you will work under the direction of experienced engineers and technical staff to support the development and analysis of hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems. You will assist with system assessments, data analysis, and the preparation of technical documentation. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in utility infrastructure projects and the opportunity to grow your skills within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of hydraulic models for water and sewer systems under the guidance experienced engineers and technical staff
• Support data collection, model calibration, and analysis efforts as directed by technical leads
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, figures, and presentations for internal and client use
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other technical professionals on project tasks
• Participate in field investigations, team meetings, and project coordination activities

Why WR? WithersRavenel is looking for people who are passionate about collaboration, community, and client success. Your reward for sharing your talent with us? OWNERSHIP. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee is an owner—which adds a powerful and unique dimension to our vibrant company culture and purposeful work. Our employee owners say they love a lot of things about WithersRavenel, but the things most often cited are:

• our amazing people and team-first atmosphere,
• our focus on the professional development and growth of our staff, and
• our commitment to the communities in which we work and live.

Learn more about our benefits and employee ownership!
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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical engineering or related field
• 2+ years of related experience in the field of specialty
• Exposure to hydraulic modeling software, including WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, and PCSWMM
• Experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Execute multiple tasks under pressure and prioritize responsibilities
• Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Understand planning, scheduling, and tracking milestones, tasks, budget, and activities
• Willingness to take direction and learn software applications
• Experience with common statistical programming languages such as R or Python (preferred but not required)
• Experience with wastewater process modeling software like BioWin (preferred but not required)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.