Senior Professional Engineer – Water Modeler | Fort Worth, TX

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer – Water Modeler to support the planning, development, and optimisation of water and wastewater systems for one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

Serving a population of over one million residents, the City’s water utility is focused on delivering reliable, sustainable, and forward-thinking infrastructure. This role plays a critical part in shaping long-term system performance by developing and maintaining hydraulic and hydrologic models that inform operational decisions and capital improvement planning.

responsibilities.

• Develop, maintain, and calibrate hydraulic and hydrologic models for water and wastewater systems

• Evaluate developer submittals to ensure system capacity aligns with current and future growth demands

• Perform system-wide capacity analysis and contribute to long-term infrastructure planning strategies

• Utilise modelling platforms such as InfoWater, WaterGEMS, and EPANET to analyse and optimise system performance

• Interpret SCADA and flow monitoring data to validate models and troubleshoot system issues

• Support capital improvement planning, including decisions on pipe sizing, pump capacity, storage, and treatment expansion

• Collaborate across departments to deliver integrated and sustainable infrastructure solutions

• Contribute to major initiatives such as Water and Wastewater Master Plans and impact fee studies

• Prepare technical reports and present findings to engineering teams, operations staff, and leadership

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders and external partners

qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) with a minimum of three years post-licensure experience (including relevant field experience)

• Preferred experience with modelling software such as InfoWater, WaterGEMS, or EPANET

• Preferred six years of experience in the design, development, or operation of water/wastewater systems

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

salary.

$107,610 – $135,682 annually

incentives.

$9,000 sign-on incentive, with 50% paid after the first pay period and 50% after six months of employment

benefits.

• 11 paid holidays

• Approximately three weeks of vacation plus sick leave

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Robust pension plan

• Recognised as a top workplace for working parents

• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

• Stable public-sector career path

• Standard working hours Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

• Potential for remote work after one year of service

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact on a growing city’s water infrastructure while advancing your engineering career, apply today.

apply.

The City of Fort Worth is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.