Senior Planning Engineer/Hydraulic Modeler

Brown and Caldwell•Honolulu, HI

1d•$104,000 - $142,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Brown and Caldwell (BC) is a pioneer and recognized industry leader in wastewater, drinking water, water resources, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental planning and permitting, and program management. BC serves both municipal and private sector clients throughout the US and beyond. Our Pacific Area team has an exciting opportunity for a mid to senior level Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will use your experience and education to perform water and wastewater system hydraulic modeling and analyses, evaluate potential improvements to optimize system performance, and support the development of master plans.

Requirements

Solid understanding of hydrologic and/or hydraulic principles and system operations.
Proficient in using modeling software for calibration and analysis (e.g., InfoWater Pro, PCSWMM).
Skilled in data collection, review, management, processing and analyses.
Competent in data analyses and/or using geospatial tools (ArcGIS Pro) to support modeling workflows.
Effective communication of technical results and recommendations in reports.
Typically, a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in hydraulic modeling or related field.
Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.
A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or related field or equivalent experience is required.
Has achieved or is working towards achieving professional license.

Nice To Haves

Modeling and master planning for municipal water and wastewater utilities
Creating, updating, and calibrating hydraulic models
Analyzing flow trends and forecasting future water demands and wastewater flows
Assessing and identifying water distribution deficiencies, wastewater capacity limitations, predicting future issues, and developing solutions for planning and design projects
Preparing feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and conceptual design documents for water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects
Developing master plan documents and supporting materials and spreadsheets including geographic information system (GIS) maps and figures.
Perform modeling and planning of water distribution, supply and transmission systems as well as wastewater collection systems
Manage projects to achieve client goals within scope, schedule, and budget constraints
Lead internal project teams and mentor junior staff
Coordinate with clients and serve as the main point of contact
Evaluate pump station hydraulics
Perform transient analyses for water systems
Prepare comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and conceptual design documents
Manipulation and analysis of data using spreadsheets, tools, and GIS
Periodic travel to project and client sites for data collection and meetings
Assist in technical portion of proposal preparation by developing work approach, schedule and level of effort for modeling and planning project pursuits
Participate in client development activities
Participate in and contribute to BC’s master planning and modeling practice, improving company resources and tools to improve quality and efficiency
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.
PE license strongly preferred
Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure hydraulics, operation, and master planning
Experience managing projects and leading project teams
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Minimum 5 years of related experience in water hydraulic model development and calibration, with progressively increasing responsibility.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare effective written documents
Organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail
Experience with sewer collection infrastructure modeling and planning is preferred
Proficiency with modeling, transient analyses, data management, and related software packages (e.g., InfoWater, InfoWorks, InfoSurge, WaterGEMS, WaterHAMMER, EPANET, EPA-SWMM, ArcGIS, Excel, Power BI, etc.)
Valid drivers license and good driving record required
M.S. degree preferred

Responsibilities

Understand how surface water infrastructure, stormwater systems, water distribution systems, and/or wastewater collection systems operate and the facilities in each system.
Develop surface water, drinking water, or wastewater models using commercially available software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or PCSWMM for surface water systems; InfoWater Pro, WaterGEMS, AquaTwin Water for water distribution systems; or PCSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, AquaTwin Sewer, or SewerGEMS for wastewater systems.
Perform flow monitoring and/or field testing to collect data for model calibration.
Calibrate models using measured or observed data.
Use models to analyze system performance, identify deficiencies, and/or evaluate risk.
Develop system improvements to address existing and future deficiencies.
Provide reports detailing model development, calibration, analysis, and recommended improvements.
Perform modeling to size or verify the size of new facilities for a design project.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.