Modelling and Data Engineer

Startup Atlas; Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Bonus based on KPIs

Hybrid work

Job summary

AM-Team is a Ghent-based modelling and data services company focused on water utilities and engineers. We seek a Medior/Senior Modelling and Data Engineer to drive modelling projects and build digital twins at a global scale.

The role blends water treatment knowledge with data science and process modelling. You will collaborate across teams, develop innovative modelling solutions, and contribute to client reports, training, and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in water or wastewater industry or related data modelling work.
• MSc in environmental engineering with understanding of water treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead modelling and digital twin projects and deliver outcomes as reports and presentations.
• Develop and deliver fully operational digital twins of treatment processes.
• Communicate technical concepts internally and at external events; write technical abstracts/blogs.

Skills

Water industry experience

Data science applications

English fluency

Strong communication

Education

MSc in Environmental/Environmental Engineering

Job description

Specialised modelling and digitalisation company that helps water utilities and engineers maximise today while anticipating for tomorrow. Provides modelling services and digital twin solutions for the global water industry, focusing on challenges like effluent quality, net zero emissions, resource efficiency, advanced treatment, new water sources, and digitalisation.

A technical role that makes models and digital twins deliver lasting value at the global scale. We're looking for a water-passioned person that loves combining the water and wastewater treatment side with data, models and digital twins.

Job Description

Modelling and Data Engineer

A technical role that makes models and digital twins deliver lasting value at the global scale

AM-Team is a digital changemaker that provides leading modelling and data services and digital twin solutions that tackle water industry’s biggest issues. We help water utilities, industrial end users, engineering and consultancy firms and (digital) technology vendors throughout the various stages of technology development, planning, design and operation. The big issues we focus on are climate change adaptation and mitigation, meeting regulatory demands, maximisation and future-proofing of treatment assets, overcoming workforce bottlenecks and obtaining actionable digitalisation at the treatment side. Our unique ‘model-fit-for-purpose’ approach allows us to smartly combine different modelling solutions including mechanistic (such as dynamic and computational fluid dynamics models), data-driven (such as statistic models and machine learning) and hybrid approaches.

Responsibilities

• Project execution & delivery: senior execution role in modelling and digital twin projects & delivery of the project outcomes to the customers in the shape of reports and presentations. Typically, projects execution involves:
  • understanding project objectives and timelines and working collaboratively,
  • gathering and processing of relevant data,
  • organizing client meetings and preparing presentations & reports,
  • supporting other team members with expert knowledge.
• Digital twin development and delivery: in collaboration with internal team and external partners, establish fully operational digital twins of the treatment side.
• Technical communication & dissemination: internal & external communication during projects and at international events or in online webinars. Writing technical abstracts or articles and technical blogs, whitepapers, ... .
• Research & development: developing new modelling solutions tailored to market needs in close collaboration with the team. Workflow development for existing solutions.
• Coaching & training: continuous learning & improving through active trainings. Also technical coaching of others.

We’ll give you the freedom you need to thrive, including defining and achieving ambitious goals. This position will provide you with significant growth opportunities.

Job requirements

Our new colleague:

• Has at least 3 years of water or wastewater industry or relevant academic experience related to working with data, mechanistic modelling or hybrid modelling projects.
• Has an MSc in (environmental/bioscience or relevant) engineering. Has strong understanding of water treatment processes and associated modelling / data handling of those.
• Preferably has specific expertise in data science applications for (waste)water treatment
• Is willing to be working from our office in Ghent, Belgium (exceptions to this requirement are possible on a case basis)
• Has good communication skills and can explain complex matter to customers
• Is fluent in English, both written and orally - knowledge of another language is a plus
• Shares our company values
  • Transformative digital thought leadership: With the work we do, we don’t just create impact and improve things. We transform the water industry by providing cutting-edge digital solutions.
  • Innovation that solves: We dare to push boundaries and see innovation as a necessity in today’s world. However, dreaming is not enough. Practicality matters as well. Innovative thinking + practicality = impact
  • Together we are one team and pursue shared ambitions: A team is much more than a bunch of individuals. We believe we need people that are different in skills and similar in values to achieve big things

What we offer you

• In addition to an attractive compensation package:
  • Additional benefits (pension plan, meal and eco vouchers, …)
  • A rewarding bonus system based on pre-defined KPIs
• The opportunity to grow your network fast, at the international scale (you will be in touch with numerous important actors in our industry)
• Flexible working: hybrid office / home work
• A young innovative growing company offering a dynamic entrepreneurial environment with ample opportunities for personal growth
• The best office space in Ghent, Belgium: the iconic Wintercircus tech hub

Application and selection procedure

• AM-Team will start assessments immediately and will inform you on next steps.
• Assessment will include an initial screening based on the application and will be followed by at least two interviews. In each of the interviews, job and culture match will be assessed thoroughly.

Additional information

• Full-time –medior/senior-level – technical function – water industry
• If you have any further questions, please e-mail our CTO Usman Rehman: [e-mail]