Utility Modeling Engineer - Land Development

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and calibrate hydraulic models for: Water distribution systems, Wastewater collection systems, Reclaimed water systems, Force main networks.
  • Utilize Bentley WaterCAD and WaterGEMS to evaluate system performance under existing and future conditions.
  • Analyze pressures, velocities, fire flow availability, storage requirements, and system reliability.
  • Perform scenario analyses to evaluate growth, infrastructure improvements, operational changes, and emergency conditions.
  • Develop recommendations for system optimization and capital improvement planning.
• Create and manage master utility models for large-scale, multi-phase development projects.
• Evaluate infrastructure requirements associated with phased growth and future buildout conditions.
• Identify capacity constraints and recommend utility improvements to support future development.
• Prepare technical memorandums and utility planning reports supporting entitlement and infrastructure planning efforts.
• Collaborate with land development teams to integrate utility planning into overall site development strategies.
• Model wastewater collection systems and force main networks.
• Evaluate lift station performance and hydraulic grade lines.
• Support lift station sizing and design efforts.
• Perform pump selection and pump system evaluations.
• Analyze wet well storage requirements, pump curves, operating conditions, and system efficiencies.
• Develop alternatives for system expansion, redundancy, and operational reliability.
• Provide hydraulic modeling support for utility design projects.
• Collaborate with utility engineers during preliminary and final design.
• Support preparation of engineering reports, calculations, technical specifications, and permit applications.
• Afford assistance with construction-phase troubleshooting and operational analyses when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in utility engineering and hydraulic modeling.
• Advanced proficiency with: Bentley WaterGEMSBentley WaterCAD.
• Experience developing: Water distribution models, Wastewater collection system models, Reclaimed water models, Force main analyses.
• Experience supporting utility master planning studies and phased development projects.
• Knowledge of lift station design, pump selection, and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Familiarity with GIS integration and utility data management.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.