Hydraulic Modeling Engineer

Ardurra Group, Inc. • $70K — $95K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in hydraulic modeling and municipal engineering.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk's InfoWorks ICM necessary; python, SQL, and Ruby experience preferred.
  • Experience with Groundwater Infiltration Module (GIM) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, calibrate, and maintain water and wastewater hydraulic models.
  • Conduct system performance evaluations and infrastructure assessments.
  • Analyze the performance of distribution and collection systems under varying demand.
  • Perform model calibration using field and operational data.
  • Support investigations into Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) issues.
  • Prepare technical documentation and engineering reports on findings.
  • Collaborate with utility staff and multidisciplinary teams during projects.

Benefits

  • Focus on employee development through a range of internal training programs.
  • Strong commitment to nurturing a people-centric culture.
  • Encouragement of work-life balance through flexible time-off programs.
  • A family-like company culture that values individual contributions.
  • Opportunities for career advancement in various paths.
Full Job Description
Hydraulic Modeling Engineer will support infrastructure planning, hydraulic modeling, and system evaluation efforts for municipal and public sector clients throughout Texas and surrounding regions. This position will be responsible for developing, calibrating, and maintaining hydraulic models; evaluating system performance; performing engineering analyses; and preparing technical documentation to support infrastructure planning, capital improvement programming, operational optimization, and resiliency initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess experience with hydraulic modeling software, model calibration, GIS integration, and system performance evaluations. Experience with Autodesk's ICM, automation in modelling (SQL and Ruby), Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) assessments and the Groundwater Infiltration Module (GIM) is highly desirable.

Primary Duties
  • Develop, update, calibrate, and maintain water and wastewater hydraulic models.
  • Perform system capacity evaluations, operational analyses, and infrastructure assessments.
  • Analyze water distribution and wastewater collection system performance under existing and future demand conditions.
  • Conduct model calibration using field data, flow monitoring information, and system operational records.
  • Support Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) investigations and related wastewater system analyses.
  • Utilize and interpret Groundwater Infiltration Module (GIM) results where applicable.
  • Prepare technical memoranda, engineering reports, planning studies, and presentation materials.
  • Assist in developing recommendations for Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs), infrastructure rehabilitation projects, utility system enhancements, and long-range municipal planning initiatives.
  • Support infrastructure planning efforts associated with municipal growth, system resiliency, regulatory compliance, and public works asset management initiatives.
  • Participate in client meetings and coordinate with utility staff, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Support staff augmentation assignments and embedded utility support services when required.
  • Assist with project scheduling, task management, and project delivery efforts.

Technical Expertise
  • Experience developing and calibrating hydraulic models for water and/or wastewater systems.
  • Understanding of municipal infrastructure planning principles, capital improvement programming, and public sector project delivery.
  • Familiarity with public works infrastructure systems including water, wastewater, drainage, stormwater, and related municipal facilities.
  • Understanding of hydraulic principles associated with water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
  • Familiarity with flow monitoring, demand allocation, system performance analysis, and capacity assessments.
  • Experience evaluating pumps, lift stations, storage facilities, pipelines, valves, and other utility infrastructure within hydraulic models.
  • Working knowledge of GIS platforms and integration of GIS data with hydraulic modeling software.
  • Ability to interpret model results and communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.

Education and Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or related field preferred.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in hydraulic modeling, infrastructure planning, municipal engineering, public works engineering, or water/wastewater engineering.
  • Experience with InfoWorks ICM required.
  • Experience in utilizing python, SQL, and Ruby preferred
  • Ability to utilize Large Language Models, prompt engineer, and use agentic coding models appropriately for engineering applications preferred
  • Experience performing hydraulic model calibration required.
  • Experience utilizing the Groundwater Infiltration Module (GIM) strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting municipal utilities through staff augmentation assignments preferred.
  • Experience with ArcGIS Pro or equivalent GIS platforms preferred.
  • Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.


While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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