Hydraulic Modeler - Water/Wastewater

BHC Consultants is a consulting engineering, planning, and building code and construction compliance firm with offices in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellingham, Washington. We are in need of a full-time Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler to join our team of experienced hydraulic modelers in one of our office locations. Collaboration with staff in all offices should be expected; preferred location can be prioritized. BHC is a growing firm with a significant backlog of municipal consulting services contracts for cities, counties, and special purpose districts throughout the Northwest and primarily within Western Washington. We are proud to be an employee-owned and managed consulting firm committed to the development and retention of our employees within a positive, collaborative, and challenging work environment. We are committed to a healthy work-life balance for all staff and offer the flexibility to achieve that balance. BHC has a long history of assisting many different municipal clients in the Pacific Northwest with water, wastewater, and stormwater hydraulic modeling services including systemwide analyses for utility comprehensive plans, pre-design studies, system optimization, water age and hydraulic transient analyses and on-call modeling services supporting a variety of client needs. The Water/Wastewater Hydraulics Modeler will: Utilize commercial software to statistically and graphically analyze data and develop and calibrate hydraulic models of wastewater collection and water distribution systems. Apply modeling software to effectively diagnose utility system deficiencies, identify efficient improvements to resolve deficiencies and plan for growth, and effectively communicate all phases of model development and analysis. Develop and evaluate control alternatives and strategies for optimization. Document methods and results in written reports and verbal presentations. Work collaboratively with project teams and clients serving in roles including project engineer, technical lead, and project manager. Support utility planning, evaluation, and modeling services through custom tool development, advanced data analytics, and exploration of emerging technologies. Required Qualifications: B.S. in Civil, Environmental, or similar Engineering. 2-5+ years of applicable experience. PE, or EIT with a track to obtain PE (or ability to obtain through reciprocity). Experience in data management for model import, model development, calibration, and performance of a wide range of analysis scenarios. Familiarity with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software. Ability to work within ESRI ArcGIS and ArcGIS PRO. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture. Ideal candidate is self-motivated, attentive to detail, an excellent communicator (written and verbal), and able to work independently and collaboratively with a project team. The following would also be of benefit: M.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering. Experience utilizing InfoWater/InfoWater Pro, WaterGems, InfoSWMM, XPSWMM, PCSWMM, MIKE Urban/MIKE+ and InfoWorks ICM, or SewerGems. Interest or experience with programming for task automation. Why Join Our Team? Generous total compensation package 100% company-paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 60% company-paid dependent medical and vision insurance 50% company-paid dependent dental insurance Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution Paid vacation beginning at 15 days annually for full-time employees Paid sick leave 9.5 paid holidays and one paid volunteer day annually Flexible work schedule and hybrid work opportunities Monthly home-office stipend Commuter benefits Reimbursement for professional registrations, renewals, and approved training and conferences Paid memberships in professional organizations Career Guide mentorship program Employee referral bonus program BHC offers broad-based company ownership to employees at all levels, with no majority owner. This structure allows employees to share in the benefits of ownership while supporting local control, leadership continuity, and the long-term success of the company. BHC Consultants, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. BHC Consultants, LLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who need assistance or an accommodation during the application process may contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 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