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What Your Day Will Look Like:

Consor is seeking a Water Distribution System Modeler and Planner to play a critical role in the continued growth of our Utility Planning practice. This position is ideal for an engineer with strong technical depth in water distribution system modeling and planning, who can also contribute to project leadership, client relationships, and business development.

The Water Distribution System Modeler and Planner will serve as a key technical resource on complex planning and modeling assignments, supporting public and private utility clients with system analysis, capacity planning, capital improvement planning, and regulatory-driven studies. This role combines firsthand modeling with leadership responsibilities, allowing the successful candidate to influence both project outcomes and the evolution of Consor's water planning services.

This can be a fully remote position

What You'll Do:

• Serve as a technical leader, task leader, or project manager on water distribution modeling and utility planning projects.
• Develop, calibrate, and analyze hydraulic and water distribution system models to evaluate system performance, reliability, fire flow, water quality, growth impacts, and operational scenarios.
• Prepare engineering reports, planning studies, technical memoranda, and model documentation for a variety of clients and regulatory audiences.
• Support capital improvement planning (CIP), system master plans, and long-range infrastructure planning efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on integrated water, wastewater, and stormwater planning initiatives.
• Assist with proposal development, including technical approaches, scope development, and level-of-effort estimates.
• Maintain and foster client relationships before, during, and after project execution, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior modelers and engineers, as appropriate.
• Coordinate with GIS, asset management, and operations staff to integrate data into modeling workflows.
• Support business development efforts by identifying client needs and contributing to strategic growth initiatives within the Utility Planning group.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline with an emphasis in hydraulics; or a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in water distribution system modeling and planning (collection system experience is a plus).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated experience developing and applying hydraulic models for system analysis, planning studies, and decision support.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following modeling and planning tools:
• EPANET
• InfoWater Pro
• WaterCAD / WaterGEMS
• Strong working knowledge of GIS and data integration for model development.
• Experience with dashboards, model optimization tools, Python scripting, or other automation/data analysis tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively in team environments.
• This office job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copy machines. May occasionally be exposed to noise.
• While performing the duties of this job, the physical demands of the employee may include constant sitting, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and occasional standing, moving, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, and coordination. This job will rarely require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over to 35 lbs.

What Benefits You'll Enjoy:  

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package! Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact careers@consoreng.com. 

• Career Growth & Development - Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.  

• Work-Life Alignment - Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.  

• Wellness - Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.  

• Life - Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.  

• Community - Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.   

How Your Career Will Grow:  

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined-it's often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.  

Why You'll Love Consor:   

You'll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here to learn more about Consor. 

Consor's Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace 

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites. 

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at (786) 275-7370. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.  

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at (786) 275-7370.  

Notices: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies.  We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams-never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact careers@consoreng.com. 

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