Thriving communities. A healthy environment. A brighter future. What we do is more than infrastructure, we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community, join us as an entry level Water Resources Engineer (EIT) in Houston. If you are looking for a rewarding and stable career with an established firm that provides opportunities for growth and advancement, this is the place for you! You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of professionals in an open and friendly work environment, where personal and professional growth are supported, and contributions to the success of the firm are rewarded.
As an entry-level Water Resources Engineer (EIT) to support wastewater master planning and modeling efforts, you will be expected to be placed full-time in Houston Public Works' offices, working day to day with City staff while drawing on the Jacobs modeling team for technical support.
The role involves building, updating, and calibrating InfoWorks ICM collection system models, analyzing flow monitoring and rainfall data, and capacity assessments that inform the City's Capital Improvement Program. You will also help support consent decree reporting and prepare technical memoranda and presentations for City stakeholders.
We’ll expect you to:
- Update and run InfoWorks ICM collection system models, and support calibration using flow monitoring and rainfall data.
- Process and QA/QC flow meter, rain gauge, radar rainfall, and GIS asset data.
- Perform RDII analysis, including dry/wet weather separation, and RTK parameter development.
- Assist with consent decree reporting and WWTP flow and capacity tracking under TCEQ requirements.
- Prepare technical memoranda, figures, and presentation materials for City staff.
- Other tasks as required by COH WWIP
This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain such authorization throughout their employment without employer sponsorship.
- BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- 0-2 years of experience
- EIT certification, or eligibility to obtain it
- Working proficiency with GIS, Excel and PowerBI
- Able to work primarily from the client's Houston office
- Proficiency with collection system hydraulic modeling software -InfoWorks ICM, SWMM
- Data analytics and scripting experience (Python, Ruby)
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
- Masters with a focus in water resources.
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