Engineer, Digital Water.E

Work Schedule and Other Information

Brief Description

Under broad guidance, the Digital Water Engineer serves as a technical expert on Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Twins. The role supports the optimization of HRSD’s wastewater treatment and interceptor systems through engineering analysis, data-driven insights, and innovative program implementation. A key responsibility is leading and managing Digital Water projects, including the integration of advanced tools, development of data pipelines, and deployment of digital solutions to enhance system performance. Additionally, the position collaborates across departments, supports student interns, coordinates with IT on cybersecurity and software initiatives, and contributes to budget planning and preparation.

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Education

Required

- B.S. Degree in one of the following disciplines: civil/environmental engineering, computer science with major coursework in data science, modeling and data science, or a closely related field

Desired

- M.S. degree in the above fields of study or closely related field.

Experience

Desired

- Minimum five years of experience in water and wastewater treatment, regulatory compliance, plant operations, hydraulic modeling, biological process modelling, and/or resource optimization.

- Minimum five years of experience training, validating, and testing ML models. This experience should include applying ML models to real-world optimization problems.

- Minimum three years of experience building and applying data pipelines, managing databases, bridging data silos, and/or accessing data via APIs.

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

Required

- Valid driver’s license from state of residence

Desired

- Professional Engineer’s license and/or Machine Learning certification(s)

Additional Details

HRSD is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. HRSD does not discriminate against individuals in employment on the basis of race, sex, including sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, engaging in protected activity or any additional protected characteristics recognized by federal, state and local law.

HRSD is a Drug Free Workplace.