The posting
Project Engineer II - Hydraulic Modeler
Hunt Valley, MD
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.
career-minded Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler, looking towards advancement, is needed to join JMTs fast growing Water/Wastewater consultant engineering practice. The selected employee will be responsible for leading the engineering tasks and projects in the water/wastewater field through working knowledge of applicable design criteria, regulatory requirements, standards and processes; manage multiple projects, manage preparation and updating of project schedules; develop, analyze and document critical model elements; coordinate the efforts of a modeling team to determine requirements and incorporate feedback. The selected candidate will become part of an established team of engineers working on exciting sanitary sewer collection system and potable water distribution system hydraulic modeling projects in the Mid-Atlantic. Employees are expected to provide quality engineering evaluation and design services efficiently to support the project teams objective and provide customer satisfaction on all projects, delivering projects of high quality on schedule and within budget.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Supporting overall Project Manager by executing project management responsibilities for hydraulic modeling assignments, including, developing hours estimates, scope, etc.
- Provide design status updates to the Project Manager.
- Complete hydraulic modeling projects using advanced discipline knowledge, client specifications and guidelines using required modeling software and GIS tools.
- Creating, updating, and calibrating hydraulic models
- Execute activities on projects for master planning and modeling of water/wastewater/stormwater conveyance systems
- Assessing and identifying collection/distribution system performance deficiencies, predicting future issues, and developing solutions for planning and design projects
- Prepare calculations, hydraulic models and other technical deliverables for utility conveyance and infrastructure related projects
- Track the budgets of modeling task(s).
- Executing quality control and quality assurance plans as provided by the PMP for project.
- Technical and quality control review of study, planning and design documents
- Delegate project tasks to project team members.
- Coaching/mentoring design staff through the hydraulic modeling process.
- Provide consultative services to the client(s), including attending client meetings, providing timely updates, and appropriate solutions to meet their expectations.
- Collaborate and manage project sub-consultants and other internal disciplines.
- Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
- Perform alternative studies, evaluate impacts, develop and finalize reports for client.
- Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
- Perform or check design computations
- Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates
- Coordinate with internal team members to ensure alignment and project completion by the defined deadline and established quality.
- Technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within department.
Required Experience
- Bachelors degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
- 8 or 10+ years experience in specialized discipline
- Proficient with hydraulic modeling, transient analyses, data management, and related software packages (e.g., InfoWorks, WaterGEMS, XPSWMM, PCSWMM, KY Pipe, EPA-SWMM, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Written and communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with hydraulic designs, sewer rehabilitation, water and sewer design, engineering economics, and engineering report writing.
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
- Professional Engineer License
Working Conditions
- Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
- Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Benefits:
The client offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development Programs
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions):
1. Do you have a Bachelors degree in civil or environmental engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
2. Do you have 8 or 10+ years experience in specialized discipline
3. Do you have Experience with hydraulic modeling, transient analyses, data management, and related software packages (e.g., InfoWorks, WaterGEMS, XPSWMM, PCSWMM, KY Pipe, EPA-SWMM, etc.)
4. Are proficient in Microsoft Office
5. Do you have experience with hydraulic designs, sewer rehabilitation, water and sewer design, engineering economics, and engineering report writing.
6. Do you have Experience working with local clients at the county and state level preferred
7. Do you have a Professional Engineer License - preferred
8. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
