Water Wastewater Hydraulic Lead Project Engineer

About the role

Wright-Pierce, an award-winning, multi-discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater, and civil infrastructure, is seeking a high-impact Hydraulic Lead Project Engineer to help shape the future of our modeling and master planning practice.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and apply steady-state, extended period, and transient hydraulic models, as well as water quality models
• Use advanced modeling to evaluate system performance, optimize infrastructure, and support long-term planning
• Lead and contribute to master planning efforts and system evaluations
• Apply data-driven approaches and explore emerging technologies (e.g., automation, AI, advanced analytics) to improve modeling workflows and decision-making
• Help define and implement next-generation modeling practices that go beyond current industry standards
• Serve as a technical leader in hydraulic modeling and system analysis
• Collaborate across disciplines to develop innovative, practical solutions for clients
• Contribute to thought leadership, including conference presentations, technical papers, and internal knowledge development
• Support business development efforts through technical strategy, scope development, and client engagement
• Mentor junior staff and help build a high-performing, forward-thinking modeling team

Qualifications

• A self-motivated, growth-oriented engineer with a passion for becoming a recognized expert in hydraulic modeling
• A trailblazer mindset—someone who enjoys questioning assumptions, exploring new ideas, and pushing beyond standard practices
• Strong interest in innovation, technology integration, and continuous improvement
• A collaborative thinker who thrives in team-based problem solving and brainstorming environments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly
• Experience 5+ years of experience in water/wastewater system hydraulic modeling and planning
• Demonstrated experience with tools such as InfoWater, InfoSWMM, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, Surge, Excel, and ArcGIS
• Engineer in Training (EIT) required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 1 year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• Paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment