Water/Wastewater Hydraulic ModelerCHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a
Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler to join our
Water Team in
Blacksburg, VA or Richmond, VA. In this role, you will develop and apply hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems, supporting capacity evaluations, system optimization, rehabilitation planning, and long-term master planning. You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and project managers to turn modeling results into practical infrastructure recommendations for our clients and communities.
What You'll Do:- Develop, calibrate, validate, and analyze hydraulic models for water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including capacity assessments, fire flow analyses, system optimization, infrastructure rehabilitation planning, and long-term master planning studies
- Perform engineering analyses and prepare technical memoranda, reports, exhibits, and supporting documentation that clearly communicate modeling assumptions, results, and recommendations
- Compile, review, and integrate GIS, field, flow-monitoring, asset, and operational data to build and maintain accurate models under the guidance of senior technical staff
- Troubleshoot model discrepancies, evaluate alternatives, and apply established engineering practices to support reliable, sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure
- Coordinate assigned modeling tasks, schedules, and deliverables with project teams, communicating risks or data gaps that could affect project progress
- Support client meetings, field investigations, and project delivery activities, taking ownership of defined workstreams with oversight from senior staff or management
What You Bring:- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
- Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience required
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic modeling principles and the ability to apply engineering judgment to practical water and wastewater system challenges
- Hydraulic modeling experience required
- Experience with GIS and one or more hydraulic modeling platforms, such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater Pro, or InfoWorks ICM; AutoCAD experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
Salary Range:$100,000 - $120,000
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
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