Jacobs · 6 hours ago
Senior Hydraulic Modeler
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expJacobs is a company that focuses on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeler to engage in project assignments serving various clients, working on hydraulic modeling and system performance evaluations.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
Development, calibration, and interpretation of water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater models
Use models to understand system performance and help the design of system improvements and enhancements
Evaluate, select, and apply standards of advanced engineering and modeling techniques
Use models for master planning and conceptual studies
Sewer evaluation studies involving RDII analysis and development of flow monitoring programs
Water quality and transient modeling
Development of hydraulic profiles for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including design input and coordination for conveyance for state-of-the-art treatment plants
Engage in programming, statistical analysis, and data research
Analyzing, managing, and interpreting data using ArcGIS software
Utilizes project management skills to propose, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects effectively
Perform technical writing and client presentations to convey key messages, derived from complex technical documentation, in a simple and clear manner
Participate in our global technical communities of practice in collection system modeling, water distribution system modeling, wet weather management, stormwater, and system optimization
QA/QC of models, reports, and deliverables
Prepare and deliver presentations at local and national professional organizations such as WEF, IWEA, CSWEA
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
8+ years of professional experience
Experience and in-depth knowledge of modeling software. Sample programs include InfoWorks ICM, PCSWMM, EPA SWMM, and EPANET
Understanding of hydraulic systems and modeling outputs
Working knowledge of GIS tools (ArcGIS)
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively, both internally and externally
Active involvement in mentoring and professional development (of self and others)
Proficiency in writing and reviewing technical reports to convey key messages in a simple and clear manner
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients and geographically disperse project staff using online platforms
Preferred
Graduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or ability to obtain via comity
Conveyance and/or pump design
Experience of programming languages such as Python Scripting for GIS and Visual Basic for Excel
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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2025-11-26
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