Water Distribution System Associate Hydraulic Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Water Distribution System Associate Hydraulic Engineer to join our team in Dallas, TX, and Cary, NC. In this role, you will provide technical and execution assistance to support our water distribution hydraulic modeling and system planning projects across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and execution assistance for water distribution hydraulic modeling and system planning projects.
• Evaluate water systems for capacity, condition, water quality, resilience, and operating efficiency.
• Perform analysis and projections of water demands.
• Use hydraulic modeling software to build, calibrate, and evaluate water systems.
• Perform risk-based assessments to develop and prioritize capital improvement programs.
• Integrate condition assessment and asset management data to support replacement & renewal planning.
• Support client marketing and business development activities.
• Own assigned technical tasks and deliverables including performing quality checks of calculations, models, and figures before submittals.

Requirements

• Preferred Qualifications

  • 4+ years of water infrastructure assessment experience including hydraulic modeling, master planning, asset management, and data analysis.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or P. Eng.
  • Experience working on water system modeling and planning projects, leading technical tasks, and executing water distribution system studies and assessments.
  • Experience with preparing project presentations and communications with clients.
  • Familiarity with wastewater infrastructure systems.
  • Proficient with report writing and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Experience and/or familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and software (i.e. ArcGIS Pro).
  • Capable in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
  • Proficient with data analyses and analytics and comfortable working with large datasets.
  • Familiarity of dynamic data visualization software such as PowerBI.
  • Experience and/or familiarity with hydraulic modeling software such as InfoWater Pro, OpenFlows Water (WaterGEMS) and Wastewater, AquaTwin Water and Wastewater, EPANET, PC SWMM, and InfoWorks ICM.

• Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
  • Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment and Schedule

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
• Normal office environment with a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
• Some employees are subject to extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and may be required to use respiratory systems.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401k match and benefits that start day one
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401k plan
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program

About the Company

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned, global leader in building critical infrastructure in the water, energy, telecommunications, and government services markets. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, we are building a world of difference. We are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and providing innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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