Senior Planning Engineer​/Hydraulic Modeler

Senior Planning Engineer/Hydraulic Modeler

Job Category
:
Engineering & Architecture

Requisition Number
: SENIO
006892

Locations
:
Walnut Creek, California (Brown and Caldwell)

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

• 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;
  Info Water Pro, WaterGEMS, Aqua Twin Water  for water distribution systems; or PCSWMM, Info Works ICM, Aqua Twin 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.

• 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 GIS maps and figures.
• Performing modeling and planning of water distribution, supply and transmission systems, as well as wastewater collection systems.
• Managing projects to achieve client goals within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Leading internal project teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Coordinating with clients and serving as the main point of contact.
• Performing transient analyses for water systems.
• Preparing comprehensive technical reports, presentations, and conceptual design documents.
• Manipulation and analysis of data using spreadsheets and GIS tools.
• Periodic travel to project and client sites for data collection and meetings.
• Assisting in the technical portion of proposal preparation by developing work approach, schedule and level of effort for modeling and planning project pursuits.
• Participating in and contributing to BC’s master planning and modeling practice, improving company resources and tools to improve quality and efficiency.
• Performing 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.

• Solid understanding of hydrologic and/or hydraulic principles and system operations.
• Proficient in using modeling software for calibration and analysis (e.g., Info Water Pro, PCSWMM).
• Skilled in data collection, review, management, processing, and analysis.
• 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.

• 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…