Senior Hydraulic Modeler

Verdantas•Erie, PA

38d•$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? We are seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeler to join our team as a Senior Project Manager to lead and inspire a talented group of professionals. This is a hybrid position that will be part of our Dublin, Ohio office, but has the flexibility to work rout of any of our Ohio offices. As a Senior Hydraulic Modeler, you will support project teams in executing and pursuing projects within the local and regional water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. You will also participate in local professional groups to help grow our practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
10 plus years of experience working in a civil engineering and consulting environment and 5 of those years managing a diverse set of projects
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio
Extensive experience with PCSWMM, SewerGEMS required, and HEC-RAS preferred.
Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for evaluations, investigations, planning, feasibility studies, and modeling of stormwater and wastewater collection systems.
Ability to manage tasks and projects, train, and delegate workflow to other employees.
Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for evaluations, investigations, planning, feasibility studies, and modeling of stormwater and wastewater collection systems.
Capable of leading model build and calibration efforts, including parameterization, hydrograph disaggregation, diagnosing flow conditions, understanding scatterplots, developing model loadings and catchments, meeting calibration standards, producing calibration plots, and managing/explaining model risks.

Responsibilities

Manage diverse, fast-paced projects involving multidisciplinary teams utilizing professional staff in multiple office locations
Develop and maintain client relationships as primary or secondary client contact for projects
Lead in the development of strategy, the scope of work, and budget for projects and lead presentations as part of client interviews/selection
Perform engineering activities for stormwater and wastewater collection system modeling, evaluations, investigations, planning, feasibility studies, design, and construction.
Lead this team with an entrepreneurial spirit by presenting at industry conferences and building professional relationships with permitting authorities
Lead safety culture within the project team, including following safety protocols for all projects
Actively manage project metrics, WIP, AR and risk
Supervise and provide work assignments to the project team
Prepare, provide technical input, and/or review technical plans and reports
Maintain overall project quality consistent with company and professional standards
Plan and execute work tasks, as well as oversee tasks of team members, to meet project deadlines
Mentor staff in required technical skills
Communicate effectively and proactively with management, peers, and clients
Possess detailed knowledge of regulations in the area of practice
Motivate and encourage others and help the team achieve success