Jobs · Art & Creative · Ohio

Water Resources Modeler/Planner

Jacobs · Columbus, OH · 2 days ago
Art & Creative$105k–$160k/yrFull-time

About the role

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We are seeking a Sewer Collection System and Stormwater Modeler & Planner to lead and support planning, modeling, and analysis efforts for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

Responsibilities

  • Modeling & Technical Leadership
    Lead and perform hydraulic and hydrologic modeling for Wastewater collection systems (sanitary sewer, combined systems)
    Stormwater systems and drainage networks
    Develop, calibrate, and maintain models using industry-standard tools (e.g., InfoWorks ICM, SWMM, SewerGEMS, PCSWMM)
    Conduct system capacity analyses, infiltration/inflow (I/I) evaluations, and wet weather flow assessments
    Support water distribution system modeling where applicable (e.g., using InfoWater Pro, WaterGEMS, EPANET)

  • Planning, Analysis, and Design
    Support and lead master planning efforts for wastewater and stormwater utilities
    Develop capital improvement plans (CIPs) and prioritize infrastructure investments
    Perform alternatives analysis and cost-benefit evaluations
    Perform detailed modeling for design
    Support regulatory compliance initiatives
    Integrate modeling results with asset management and GIS data

  • Project Management & Delivery
    Manage or support multiple projects, including scope, schedule, and budget tracking
    Cookordination with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, GIS, planning, operations)
    Prepare technical reports, memoranda, and presentation materials
    Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders

  • Mentorship & Team Development
    Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and modelers
    Review modeling work, analyses, and deliverables for quality assurance
    Support training initiatives and development of internal modeling standards
    Foster a collaborative and knowledge-sharing team environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in wastewater and/or stormwater modeling and planning

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license

  • Demonstrated experience with modeling software such as InfoWorks ICM, SWMM, SewerGEMS, PCSWMM (preferred)

  • Strong understanding of Sewer collection systems and stormwater hydraulics and wet weather processes and system performance evaluation

  • Experience leading technical tasks or workstreams on projects

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

  • Experience with water distribution system modeling (WaterGEMS, EPANET, InfoWater) is preferred

  • Experience with CSO/SSO programs and regulatory compliance is preferred

  • Experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS) and data integration is preferred

  • Experience with asset management and planning tools is preferred

  • Proven ability to mentor and develop junior staff is preferred

  • Client-facing experience and participation in business development is preferred

Skills

  • Strong technical modeling skills

  • Project leadership and mentorship capabilities

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance

  • A 401(k) plan

  • The ability to purchase company stock at a discount

  • A deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan

  • An unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees

  • Seven paid holidays

  • Caregiver leave

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $105,000.00 to $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Not specified

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