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Black & Veatch · 6 hours ago

Advanced Hydraulics & CFD Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $183K/yr

5+ years exp

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. They are seeking an Advanced Hydraulics & CFD Engineer to support hydrologic and hydraulic planning, modeling, and design of stormwater and coastal systems, contributing to innovative water resource management and planning initiatives.

ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support hydrologic and hydraulic planning, modeling, and design of stormwater and wet weather improvements, including open channels, storm sewer systems, stormwater detention/retention facilities, dams, levees, and reservoirs

Support hydraulic modeling of coastal systems including ports. This includes wave action, sediment transport and movement, coastal erosion, and surge impacts

Support hydraulic modeling of water and wastewater facilities utilizing CFD, including contact basins, sedimentation basins, and clarifiers

Support planning and design of green infrastructure, low impact development, and sustainable watershed measures, including structural BMPs

Support erosion and sediment control planning and design, including SWPPP development

Interface with innovative stormwater, water quality, and planning partners to leverage new technologies and approaches for the benefit of our clients

Qualification

CFD modelingWater resource planningStormwater designAnsys CFXESRI ArcGISAutoCADHEC-RASHEC-HMSEPA/XP-SWMMMicrosoft OfficeClient-facing skillsBusiness developmentSite reconnaissanceRegulatory knowledgeCollaboration toolsProfessional Engineering LicenseCFM certification

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing

Minimum of 5 years related work experience

Professional Engineering License (or ability to acquire the same within 2 years)

Preferred

5 years of water resources planning, stormwater design, dam safety, and/or condition assessment experience

Masters of Science degree in engineering preferred

Experience developing and executing water resource planning and design projects is preferred

Proficiency with working and collaborating in virtual environments (MS Teams, WebEx, Zoom)

Proficiency with some or all of the following software applications and models: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Ansys CFX or other CFD modeling platforms, ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPA/XP-SWMM, InfoWorks

Experience with regulatory requirements and procedures (FEMA, USACE, and EPA) preferred

CFM (preferred)