Water Wastewater Hydraulic Lead Project EngineerWhat You'll Work On- Develop, calibrate, and apply steady-state, extended period, and transient hydraulic models, as well as water quality models
- Use advanced modeling to evaluate system performance, optimize infrastructure, and support long-term planning
- Lead and contribute to master planning efforts and system evaluations
- Apply data-driven approaches and explore emerging technologies (e.g., automation, AI, advanced analytics) to improve modeling workflows and decision-making
- Help define and implement next-generation modeling practices that go beyond current industry standards
Your Role & Impact- Serve as a technical leader in hydraulic modeling and system analysis
- Collaborate across disciplines to develop innovative, practical solutions for clients
- Contribute to thought leadership, including conference presentations, technical papers, and internal knowledge development
- Support business development efforts through technical strategy, scope development, and client engagement
- Mentor junior staff and help build a high-performing, forward-thinking modeling team
What We're Looking For- A self-motivated, growth-oriented engineer with a passion for becoming a recognized expert in hydraulic modeling
- A trailblazer mindset-someone who enjoys questioning assumptions, exploring new ideas, and pushing beyond standard practices
- Strong interest in innovation, technology integration, and continuous improvement
- Collaborative thinker who thrives in team-based problem solving and brainstorming environments
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly
Experience- 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater system hydraulic modeling and planning
- Demonstrated experience with tools such as InfoWater, InfoSWMM, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, Surge, Excel, and ArcGIS
Certifications- Engineer in Training (EIT) required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 1 year
Education- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering required
- Master's degree preferred
Office Location(s)Your BenefitsWright-Pierce's goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our full benefits overview for more.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
- Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
- Mental health and well-being benefit
- Paid volunteer hours
- 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
- Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
- Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
- Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment
Best in Class EngagementOur recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding
and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm's top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.
