Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeling Engineer
Natural Systems Utilities
- Hillsborough, NJ
- $75,000-80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct hydraulic computations and computer modeling and analysis of water distribution and wastewater collection systems using software tools such as Bentley Water Gems and Sewer Gems.
- Develop calibrated hydraulic models of existing and new water/wastewater infrastructure to simulate system performance under various scenarios.
- Analyze and interpret modeling results to provide insights into system behavior and identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
- Collaborate with engineers, planners, and other stakeholders to integrate modeling insights into the design and planning of water/wastewater projects.
- Work with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Water Gems, Sewer Gems or relational database management software (such as MS-Access, SQL Server, or Oracle) to integrate spatial data into modeling workflows.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate modeling findings and recommendations effectively using strong communication skills.
- Provide technical support and guidance to project teams and clients regarding water and wastewater modeling methodologies and software applications.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to water and wastewater modeling.
- Prepares project work plan, scope, schedule, and budget, and communicates these to project team members; monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives
- Develop, update, calibrate, and apply hydraulic network models in analysis of water supply/distribution systems and wastewater collection networks.
- Identify areas with deficient pressure, fire hydrant flow and provide recommendations for improvements.
- Sizing of new and replacement water supply, feeder, distribution mains, and water storage facilities.
- Identification of available fire flow to support design of customers' fire protection (sprinkler) systems.
- Identification of wastewater collection network capacity to support additional users.
- Support to water system operations (water main flushing, startup of supply wells).
- Work effectively and collaboratively on project teams serving as subject matter expert on hydraulic modeling.
- Importing of CAD/GIS data for evaluation of as-designed water mains/sewer mains in project hydraulic analyses.
- Importing of GIS data for new pipes and annual water consumption.
- Calibration of pipe roughness factors using field hydrant flow test results.
- Calibration of model consumption peaking (steady-state) and diurnal (extended period simulation) factors using operational (SCADA) data from recent peak days and peak weeks.
- EDUCATION: BS Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology; (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
- EXPERIENCE:
- Specific experience and familiarity in drinking water distribution and wastewater collection system planning design and operations
- Two (2)+ years' experience and demonstrated proficiency using hydraulic network modeling software (Water/Sewer Gems (preferred), EPANET, InfoWater, or other equivalent) to model water distribution systems.
- SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED: MS Office platform, AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS (preferred but not required), Water/Sewer Gems.
- Professional Engineering license preferred
- TECHNICAL: Basic knowledge of the engineering design process, hydraulics, construction, and water and wastewater treatment processes.
- PROBLEM SOLVING – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- TEAMWORK – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- QUALITY – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
- INITIATIVE – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
- DIVERSITY: Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
- ETHICS: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to walk
- Frequently required to sit
- Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Frequently required to talk or hear
- Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
- Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 40 pounds
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
- Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
- Occasionally exposed to blood borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
- Occasionally exposed to loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment)
- Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
- Additional remarks regarding work environment:
- 75% office-based, 25% field based, though variable throughout the year depending on project needs.
- Exposure to typical office based and construction site noise levels should be expected.
- Computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, and computer printer