We are looking for a Senior Hydraulic Modeler to join our team in Atlanta, GA. The Jacobs team is the largest water practice in the Atlanta market with a team of 125 determined, high-performing individuals working with most major metro-area clients on a vast array of projects. You will engage in project assignments serving our municipal, federal, industrial, and other clients. You will work on a wide variety of tasks both independently and with peers in the Atlanta, GA office and throughout the company. You will interface with our unique Market Solutions group and get facetime with other subject matter experts within Jacobs. As a Primary Subject Matter Expert in Hydraulic Modeling, you will be called upon to help support multiple projects throughout Jacobs. This is a great opportunity for your professional and personal growth as you dive into our diverse and fast-paced office and expansive portfolio of projects both locally and globally.
- Development, calibration, and interpretation of water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater models
- Use models to understand system performance and help the design of system improvements and enhancements
- Evaluate, select, and apply standards of advanced engineering and modeling techniques
- Use models for master planning and conceptual studies
- Sewer evaluation studies involving RDII analysis and development of flow monitoring programs
- Field work and planning for water distribution model calibration and validation, including hydrant fire flow testing, HGL testing, pressure monitoring, and flow metering
- Water quality and transient modeling
- Development of hydraulic profiles for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including design input and coordination for conveyance for state-of-the-art treatment plants
- Non-revenue water and water loss control evaluations and studies
- Engage in programming, statistical analysis, and data research
- Analyzing, managing, and interpreting data using ArcGIS software
- Utilizes project management skills to propose, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects effectively
- Perform technical writing and client presentations to convey key messages, derived from complex technical documentation, in a simple and clear manner
- Participate in our global technical communities of practice in collection system modeling, water distribution system modeling, wet weather management, stormwater, and system optimization
- QA/QC of models, reports, and deliverables
- Prepare and deliver presentations at local and national professional organizations such as GAWP, AWWA, and WEF
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- 10+ years of professional experience
- Experience and in-depth knowledge of modeling software. Sample programs include InfoWorks ICM, InfoWorks WS Pro, InfoWater Pro, WaterGEMS, HAMMER, SewerGEMS, PCSWMM, Mike+, EPA SWMM, and EPANET
- Understanding of hydraulic systems and modeling outputs
- Working knowledge of GIS tools (ArcGIS)
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively, both internally and externally
- Active involvement in mentoring and professional development (of self and others)
- Proficiency in writing and reviewing technical reports to convey key messages in a simple and clear manner
- Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients and geographically disperse project staff using online platforms
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Georgia or ability to obtain via comity
- Conveyance and/or pump design
- Experience of programming languages such as Python Scripting for GIS and Visual Basic for Excel
