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AECOM is seeking a highly motivated and talented Hydraulics Engineer-Modeler to lead various water utility planning assignments for immediate employment at AECOM's Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC, Miami, FL, Tampa, FL, Atlanta, GA, Columbia, SC, Roanoke, VA or our Virginia Beach, VA Office with flexibility of having a hybrid schedule with remote and in-office work. In addition, this candidate will collaborate with AECOM’s Southeast Modeling Group on Southeast U.S. projects with occasional opportunities nationally.

The successful candidate will perform multiple tasks, including but not limited to the evaluation of potable water and reclaimed water distribution systems, capacity analysis, condition assessments, storage and pumping evaluations, and master planning for federal, private, and municipal clients.

• Plan drinking water utility systems including supply, transmission, pumping, storage, and distribution
• Work on Water System Hydraulic Modeling projects primarily using skills related to Auto Desk Innovyze and Bentley software, ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Specialize in all aspects of modeling, including building water system hydraulic models from plans or GIS data, calibrating/validating hydraulic models, conducting simulations, interpreting results, analyzing or evaluating the hydraulic models for various studies, and preparing technical reports on hydraulic modeling work performed.
• Present technical findings to clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholder groups and provide training when needed.
• Lead a team of Level 1 and Level 2 hydraulic modelers and train them with hydraulic modeling software and related skills.
• Assist with developing task and effort estimates for proposal support.
• Utilize basic engineering principles, judgment, theories, practices, and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
• Gather and correlate primary engineering data using established procedures and practices.
• Work on routine or detailed engineering assignments involving calculations and engineering analysis.
• Work collaboratively and independently in a dynamic team environment.
• Record and interpret data, conduct analyses, and compare findings to relevant studies and local, state, and federal regulations to ensure compliance.
• Work under the supervision of senior-level team members in hydraulic modeling assignments.
• Work to maintain positive working relationships with peers and clients.

• BA/BS degree in civil/environmental engineering or related discipline +4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience using various water system hydraulic water modeling software (Autodesk Innovyze and Bentley Water
  
  GEMS) for water utility planning.
• GIS experience and demonstrated knowledge of working through the GIS platform.
• Ability to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time for occasional field investigations.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

• 6 years of related experience or demonstrated experience.
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive.
• P.E. in North Carolina or ability to obtain the license within 6 months.
• Experience using various wastewater modeling software (e.g., Autodesk Info Works)
• Experience in the planning, permitting, and design of water distribution, storage, and pumping projects.
• Engineering Intern certificate.

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• Sponsorship for U.S. Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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