Principal Water Distribution Modeling Engineer
About The Position
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Water Distribution Modeling Engineer to join our growing Water and Wastewater practice. The preferred location for this position is Salt Lake City, Utah, though candidates may also work from another Geosyntec office location with flexibility for hybrid and remote work arrangements at the discretion of the company. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for drinking water distribution system planning, hydraulic and water quality modeling, system optimization, and capital improvement planning projects for municipal and utility clients across North America. You will work with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and planners to help clients improve system reliability, resiliency, operational performance, and water quality while supporting long-term growth objectives. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private- and public-sector clients to address complex challenges involving water resources, environmental systems, and civil infrastructure. Ranked among ENR's leading engineering firms, Geosyntec is recognized for technical excellence, exceptional client service, and a collaborative culture that empowers professionals to grow and lead. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration.
- 10+ years of experience in drinking water system planning, hydraulic modeling, water quality modeling, or water distribution engineering consulting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading hydraulic and water quality modeling efforts for municipal water utilities.
- Experience developing and implementing water system master plans and capital improvement programs.
- Expertise in water distribution system operations, planning, reliability analysis, and water quality management.
- Experience utilizing GIS, SCADA, AMI/AMR, billing, and operational datasets in support of model development and planning studies.
- Proficiency with industry-standard modeling software such as InfoWater Pro, OpenFlows WaterGEMS, EPANET, AquaTwin Water, and/or similar hydraulic and water quality modeling platforms.
- Experience leading model calibration programs and integrating field data into planning and operational analyses.
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor technical staff.
- Experience interacting directly with utility management, operations staff, and executive stakeholders.
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in the same/similar field.
- 15+ years of experience in drinking water system planning, hydraulic modeling, water quality modeling, or water distribution engineering consulting.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical leader for drinking water distribution system modeling, planning, and infrastructure evaluation projects
- Lead development, calibration, maintenance, and application of hydraulic and water quality models for municipal water systems
- Direct water system master plans, infrastructure planning studies, and long-term capital improvement programs
- Perform and oversee hydraulic analyses related to system capacity, pressure management, storage operations, fire flow, reliability, and emergency response planning
- Lead water quality evaluations including water age, disinfectant residuals, constituent tracking, source blending, and operational optimization studies
- Develop and oversee field testing and model calibration programs, including pressure monitoring, flow monitoring, hydrant testing, and operational data collection
- Integrate and analyze GIS, SCADA, AMI/AMR, billing, and operational datasets to improve model fidelity and support utility decision-making
- Develop technically defensible infrastructure recommendations supported by hydraulic, operational, financial, and risk-based analyses
- Prepare and review technical reports, memoranda, presentations, and planning documents
- Collaborate directly with utility leadership, operations personnel, and executive stakeholders to communicate technical findings and implementation strategies
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers while advancing modeling best practices across the firm
- Support business development activities including client relationship management, proposal development, conference participation, and strategic growth initiatives
Benefits
- competitive pay and benefits
- well-being programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
