Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeling Project Engineer

Description

Join our team as a Project Engineer within our Utilities (Water/Wastewater) practice area. This is a hybrid role based out of our Cary, North Carolina office. 

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, calibrating, and analyzing hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve system performance and resilience. Ideal candidates have strong technical expertise in hydraulic modeling software, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain hydraulic models for various water and sewer systems
• Analyze model results and provide data-driven recommendations
• Support project teams with system assessments and design solutions
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients

Why WR? WithersRavenel is looking for people who are passionate about collaboration, community, and client success. Your reward for sharing your talent with us? OWNERSHIP. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee is an owner—which adds a powerful and unique dimension to our vibrant company culture and purposeful work. Our employee owners say they love a lot of things about WithersRavenel, but the things most often cited are:

• our amazing people and team-first atmosphere,
• our focus on the professional development and growth of our staff, and
• our commitment to the communities in which we work and live.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical engineering or related field
• 4+ years of related experience in the field of specialty
• Licensed Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain license within 12 months of hiring)      
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software, including WaterGEMS, WaterCAD, SewerGEMS, SewerCAD, and PCSWMM 
• Experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D 
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis 
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities 
• Handle multiple tasks under pressure and prioritize responsibilities
• Highly self-motivated, able to anticipate and initiate subsequent project tasks, working independently or with minimal instruction
• Ability and willingness to mentor and lead technical staff
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and tracking milestones, tasks, budget, and activities
• Experience with common statistical programming languages such as R or Python (preferred but not required)
• Experience with wastewater process modeling software like BioWin (preferred but not required)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.