Hydraulic Modeler

Seattle, Washington

LVI Associates

The Senior Water System Hydraulic Modeler Will

Exhibit excellent project management capabilities, including developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules during project planning, and ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
Independently manage staffing and workload throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables are completed on time.
Monitor project finances and coordinate team efforts to ensure work is completed efficiently.
Use commercial software to analyze data statistically and graphically, and to develop and calibrate hydraulic models of water distribution systems.
Apply modeling software to diagnose utility system issues, identify capital improvements to address deficiencies and plan for future growth, and communicate all phases of model development and analysis effectively.
Develop and assess control alternatives and strategies for optimization.
Document methods and results in written reports and verbal presentations.
Collaborate with other modeling staff, project teams, and clients in roles such as project engineer, technical lead, and project manager.
Support utility planning, evaluation, and modeling services through custom tool development, advanced data analytics, and exploration of new technologies.

Required Qualifications

B.S. in Civil, Environmental, or similar Engineering.
Over 10 years of relevant experience.
REDACTED PE, or EIT with a path to obtain PE (or ability to obtain through reciprocity).
Experience in data management for model import, development, calibration, and performing a wide range of analysis scenarios.
Familiarity and experience with hydraulic modeling software, preferably InfoWater/InfoWater Pro and/or WaterGems.
Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS and ArcGIS PRO.
Strong technical leadership, mentoring, and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
A commitment to actively participating in our employee-owned culture.
Ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator (written and verbal), and able to work independently and collaboratively with a project team.

The Following Would Also Be Of Benefit

Interest or experience in programming for task automation and specialized tool development.
M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
Experience with gravity hydraulic modeling software: InfoSWMM, XPSWMM, PCSWMM, MIKE Urban/MIKE+, InfoWorks ICM, SewerCAD, SewerGems, or others.

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Date Posted: 12 May 2025