Hydraulic Engineer - Water and Wastewater

KLH Engineers, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At KLH Engineers, our team of engineers, surveyors, and drafters, works on projects that ensure safe drinking water gets where it needs to go, wastewater is properly treated, and stormwater stays under control. Since 1982, we’ve partnered with numerous municipal clients across Pennsylvania, delivering top-notch services in water, wastewater, stormwater, and general municipal engineering. We bring creativity, technical excellence, and practicality to every project, ensuring our engineering solutions not only work but also make life a little easier for everyone. We’re currently looking for a Hydraulic Engineer to join our growing team in our Pittsburgh office. If you're someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with great people, and making a tangible difference, you’ll fit right in.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor of Science in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
At least 3 years of experience in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling.
Solid academic foundation in hydraulics and hydrology.
Proficiency in using top-tier modeling software like InfoWater, EPANET, InfoSWMM, PCSWMM, and/or EPA SWMM.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Detail-oriented, organized, and calm under pressure.
Willingness to put in extra time when needed to get the job done right.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree is a plus and would be highly valued.

Responsibilities

Lead impactful projects involving the design and optimization of water distribution systems, as well as storm, sanitary, and combined sewer systems.
Apply hydraulic and hydrologic expertise to create innovative and sustainable solutions for water and wastewater management.
Analyze and interpret system data using simulations and models to develop optimized solutions that enhance performance and efficiency.
Make data-driven decisions because guessing is frowned upon when you're managing critical infrastructure.
Leverage advanced modeling tools to simulate hydraulic systems and assess various design scenarios for maximum impact.
Use industry-standard software such as InfoWater, EPANET, InfoSWMM, PCSWMM, and others to create precise models and ensure data integrity.
Serve as a client-facing engineer, coordinating with internal teams, leading meetings, and driving hydraulic models in real time to run scenarios, answer questions, and keep everyone aligned (even when it takes some creative juggling).
Analyze and interpret hydraulic modeling results to understand and predict real-world system performance and behavior.