Asset Management Supervisor - Water Distribution Hydraulic Modeler

Job Description

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.

This Engineering Supervisor – Water Distribution Hydraulic Modeler oversees the hydraulic modeling for the City’s water distribution system within City of Raleigh service area. It reports to the Engineering Manager of the Asset Management Program.

This role is essential for maintaining and enhancing the operational efficiency, reliability, and capacity of the water distribution system to meet current and future demands. It ensures the effective use of hydraulic modeling to support infrastructure performance, pressure management, fire flow adequacy, and long-term capacity planning.

The ideal candidate for this position is a collaborative team player with strong experience in hydraulic modeling and analysis for water distribution systems, along with a solid understanding of engineering principles specific to potable water networks, including hydraulics, pressure management, fire flow, demand forecasting, and capacity planning.

The Ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while providing clear technical guidance to stakeholders. The ideal candidate also has hands-on knowledge of applicable engineering software, such as hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., InfoWater Pro, WaterGEMS, or EPANET), ESRI ArcGIS for GIS integration, and other relevant applications for data analysis and visualization in water systems.

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 Engineering Supervisor – Water Distribution Hydraulic Modeler supports Raleigh Water by performing and overseeing hydraulic modeling specifically for the water distribution system. This includes addressing questions related to water distribution operations, proposed developments, capacity assessments, fire flow adequacy, pressure management, and planning for future water capital improvement projects, ensuring the system remains efficient, reliable, and capable of meeting current and growing demands.

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 infrastructure. Your contributions will directly impact on 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.

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  Performs and oversees detailed hydraulic analyses for the water distribution network and oversees utility planning tasks to support development reviews, capacity assessments, and capital improvement initiatives related to water mains, pumps, storage, and pressure zones
• Provides guidance on complex hydraulic analyses strategies, supervising project implementation and model updates, scenario evaluations, and necessary adaptations
• Works closely with water operations divisions, Capital Improvement Program staff, and the Development Review team to address hydraulic modeling questions and needs specific to water distribution
• Conducts and assists with in-house water distribution hydraulic modeling using InfoWater Pro and coordinates, manages, and reviews more complex water distribution modeling performed by outside consultants.
• 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
• May provide supervision to a technical team supporting water system modeling efforts

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Licenses or Certifications:

• 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:

• Civil engineering fundamentals, especially related to water and sewer systems
• Hydraulic modeling and analysis using specialized software such as InfoWater and InfoWorks ICM
• Industry best practices, benchmarks, and emerging trends in asset management; including strategies for long-term infrastructure planning and maintenance
• Project management techniques to oversee projects from inception to completion
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to public utilities and infrastructure
• Engineering software (i.e., ESRI ArcGIS, Cityworks, and other relevant platforms)
• 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
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques

Skill in:

• Strategic planning and making informed decisions based on comprehensive data analysis
• Problem-solving to identify and address engineering 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:

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of engineers and technical staff
• 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
• Respond swiftly and effectively to operational emergencies, ensuring continuity and reliability of services
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively
• Adapt to new technologies and emerging industry trends to improve operational efficiency

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 in an outdoor environment. Employees will occasionally work in a vehicle, warehouse environment or shop environment.

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