Overview
Water Distribution System Hydraulic Engineer
Date : Sep 19, 2025
Location : South Jordan, UT, US; Dallas, TX, US; Charlotte, NC, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Atlanta, GA, US
Company : Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity\'s biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Water Distribution System Hydraulic Engineer. In this role, you will have the opportunity to :
Provide technical and execution leadership for our water distribution hydraulic modeling and system planning projects across the United States
Evaluate water systems for capacity, condition, resilience, operating efficiency, and water quality
Perform analysis and projections of water demands
Use hydraulic modeling software to build, calibrate, and evaluate water systems for system planning and design support
Use risk-based assessments to develop and prioritize capital improvement programs
Integrate condition assessment and asset management data into system master planning and directly support replacement & renewal planning
Use cutting-edge hydraulic modeling, GIS, asset management, and data visualization software to address client challenges
Support marketing and business development activities by providing technical leadership during project pursuits across the United States including pre-positioning, proposal development, and interviews
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with technical and thought leadership surrounding water infrastructure systems
Experience in client-facing roles
8+ years of water infrastructure assessment experience including hydraulic modeling, master planning, asset management, and data analysis. Experience with transient / surge modeling and analysis is a plus.
Experience managing water system modeling and planning projects, leading technical tasks and project teams, and executing water distribution system studies and assessments that involve system operations modeling, optimization techniques, risk & resiliency evaluations, capital and life-cycle cost analyses, CIP prioritization
Proficient with report writing and PowerPoint presentations
Experience in developing proposals and leading technical discussions during client interviews / projects
Experience and / or familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and software (i.e. ArcGIS)
Capable in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
Proficient with data analyses and analytics
Familiarity with dynamic data visualization software such as PowerBI
Experience and / or familiarity with hydraulic modeling software such as :
OpenFlows Water (WaterGEMS)
InfoWater Pro
EPANet
InfoSurge Pro
Hammer
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program in the home country or country of practice
Minimum of 5 years related work experience
Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
Work Environment / Schedule
This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing / walking for extended periods of time.
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S.; click the link to see a full list of offices.
About Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company. Our professionals are empowered to grow, contribute to long-term success, and share in the financial rewards of ownership. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and a diverse, inclusive workplace. Details on our benefits and EEO policy statements are available in the full job posting.
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