Asset Management Supervisor - Hydraulic Modeler

Job Description

We are hiring an Asset Management Supervisor - Hydraulic Modeler to join our team! This role oversees the hydraulic modeling component of the City’s water and sewer asset management program and reports to Raleigh Water’s Engineering Manager of the Asset Management Program. This position is essential for maintaining and enhancing the operational efficiency and capacity of the water and sewer system to meet current and future demands. Work ensures the integration of hydraulic modeling strategies to support infrastructure reliability and capacity planning, performing detailed hydraulic analyses and oversees utility planning tasks to support development reviews, capacity assessments and capital improvement initiatives. It also involves managing asset programs and supporting the maintenance and operation of water and sewer system infrastructure.

This position works closely with the water and wastewater operational divisions, Capital Improvement Program staff, and the Development Review team to respond to hydraulic modeling questions related to the water distribution and sewer collection system. Duties include assisting with conducting in-house water and sewer hydraulic modeling and also will coordinate, manage, and review more complex water and sewer modeling conducted by outside consultants. This position provides supervision to a technical team as needed.

About Us:
Raleigh Water, a leading utility within the City of Raleigh, is responsible for providing exceptional water and wastewater services to the City of Raleigh service area, including the Towns of Garner, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon. Raleigh Water has an Asset Management team as part of our Capital Improvement Division. Raleigh Water’s Asset management program is a critical component of the Capital Improvement Program and is responsible for how we manage our many existing assets to maintain reliable water and wastewater services.

Raleigh Water Raleigh Water provides clean, award-winning water to more than 650,000 residents throughout Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon. As a large utility provider, Raleigh Water owns and maintains a lot of assets, including five water and wastewater treatment facilities, over 5,000 miles of water and sewer pipes, 130 pump stations, and more than 100,000 valves, just to name a few. The Asset Management Supervisor - Hydraulic Modeler for the Raleigh Water Asset Management Program assists with completing water and sewer hydraulic modeling to address questions related to water distribution and sewer collection operations, proposed developments, and planning for future water and sewer capital improvement projects. Working in Raleigh Water's Capital Improvements Division offers numerous advantages. Join our highly skilled and collaborative team dedicated to ensuring the reliability and quality of our water and wastewater infrastructure. Your contributions will directly impact the well-being of thousands of residents in our community.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Performs and oversees hydraulic analyses, ensuring alignment with City planning and infrastructure need, and supporting system operations and maintenance and capital improvement program
• Provides guidance on complex hydraulic analyses strategies, supervising project implementation and adaptations
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders, reporting on hydraulic modeling progress findings, and strategic initiatives
• Selects and manages engineering consultants, overseeing contractual obligations and consultant outputs
• Leads the research and integration of new technologies and industry best practices into current operations. Monitors compliance and industry standards
• Supervises, manages and evaluates assigned employees, which could include engineers and technical staff

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

• Professional Engineering (PE) Registration

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of hydraulic modeling and analysis and civil engineering
• Understanding complex engineering concepts in water and sewer systems
• Engineering Software Knowledge, including software such as InfoWater Pro (water modeling). InfoWorks ICM (sanitary sewer modeling), ESRI ArcGIS, Cityworks, and other relevant platforms
• Industry best practices, benchmarks, and emerging trends in hydraulic modeling and asset management
• Project management principles and practices
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods for technical analysis and decision-making
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to public utilities and infrastructure

Skill In:

• Strategic planning and making informed decisions based on comprehensive data analysis
• Problem solving to identify and address engineering-related deficiencies and operational issues
• Written and verbal communication for effective stakeholder engagement and team collaboration
• Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards
• Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason

Ability to:

• Prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and documentation of findings and recommendations
• Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate complex engineering problems and propose viable solutions
• Build and maintain professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and external stakeholders
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively
• Adapt to new technologies and emerging industry trends to improve operational efficiency
• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of engineers and technical staff

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment or outdoor environment. Employees may occasionally work in a vehicle, warehouse environment, or shop environment.

Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.