Published date: October 28, 2025
Senior Engineer – Hydraulic and Hydrologic
City of Sacramento
$106,806.43 – $150,287.37 Annually
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The City of Sacramento, Department of Utilities is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Hydraulic Modeling Engineer to support the planning, analysis, and design of drainage infrastructure projects. The position will be responsible for developing, calibrating, and analyzing hydraulic and hydrologic models to assess system performance, support design recommendations, and meet regulatory requirements.
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
The City of Sacramento, Department of Utilities is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Hydraulic Modeling Engineer to support the planning, analysis, and design of drainage infrastructure projects. The position will be responsible for developing, calibrating, and analyzing hydraulic and hydrologic models to assess system performance, support design recommendations, and meet regulatory requirements. This position provides technical review and approval of drainage studies related development and inter-agency/department projects. Additional responsibilities include selection and management of consultant modeling support and direct supervision for less experienced team members.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate for the Senior Hydraulic Modeling Engineer role will be experienced and detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of drainage systems and hydraulic modeling techniques. They will be proficient in industry-standard modeling software and have a strong foundation in
Geographic Information System (GIS) integration. The candidate will have hands-on experience managing complex modeling projects, interpreting results for technical and non-technical stakeholders, and supporting regulatory compliance, capital planning, or climate resilience strategies. They will be comfortable leading modeling efforts, mentoring junior staff, and communicating complex hydraulic concepts