Senior / Principal Numerical Groundwater Modeller / Reservoir Engineer

-; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate geoscientist to contribute to innovative projects in subsurface development. This role emphasizes numerical modelling and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on critical areas such as energy and infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a tangible impact on global challenges. Enjoy a flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance and personal development, while being part of a community that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to embrace your curiosity and drive positive change, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Health resources and NHS consultations

Gym discounts

Training and mentoring opportunities

Flexible holidays

Part-time work options

Qualifications

• Strong experience in numerical subsurface flow modelling tools.
• Proven scientific writing ability, including producing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke geoscience projects for subsurface development.
• Assist in developing software solutions for data processing and analysis.

Skills

Numerical subsurface flow modelling

Python

Hydrogeological modelling

Reservoir engineering

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate or Master's degree in Mathematics

Degree in Engineering, Earth Science, or Physics

Tools

FracMan software

R

Matlab

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. Experience a world of opportunity and shape a career as unique as you.

To learn more about our Geosciences business, visit: https://www.wsp.com/en-us/services/fracman

A little more about your role...

• Deliver bespoke numerically-oriented geoscience projects to assist decision-making in subsurface development, focusing on modelling flow, transport, and fluid migration processes. Projects include geological storage of nuclear waste, CO2, hydrogen, deep geothermal energy, mine hydrogeology, waste, and tunnels/excavations for infrastructure.
• Require groundwater flow and solute transport hydrogeological modelling, reservoir simulation, history matching, uncertainty analysis, and coupled-process simulations (e.g., thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical-gas).
• Assist in developing software solutions for data processing, analysis, numerical simulation, post-processing, and visualization, including development of WSP's in-house FracMan software.
• Proactively collaborate within WSP's global practice area networks (PANs) across Energy, Infrastructure, Nuclear waste, and Mining sectors.
• Maintain close links with clients, identify opportunities to offer existing services, innovate new solutions, and deliver software training courses.
• Support business development through proposal writing to grow modelling projects and technical offerings.
• Produce high-quality scientific/technical reports and deliver presentations.
• Communicate project deliverables effectively to clients and advocate for modelling services internally and externally.
• Stay updated on technological advances and industry trends in computational geoscience and numerical modelling.

Your Team

• Join a multidisciplinary team of experts in the UK focused on delivering consulting and software solutions across industries including Energy, Nuclear waste disposal, Infrastructure, and Mining.
• Work with a global client base, including international companies, governments, and academia.
• Report to leaders of the WSP Geoscience group in the UK. Our core UK team has about 20 members specializing in geology, geomechanics, flow simulation, geophysics, and software engineering, collaborating internationally.
• Office locations include London/Reading, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Nottingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Earth Science, or Physics-related field.
• Strong experience in numerical subsurface flow modelling tools and techniques for hydrogeological or reservoir engineering applications.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python (preferred), R, or Matlab.
• Resourcefulness, independence, initiative, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for technical discussions.
• Proven scientific writing ability, including producing technical reports and papers.

Don't meet all criteria? Apply anyway, and we'll see how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities.

Imagine a better future for you and us.

Join our community of talented individuals passionate about making a positive impact. Our global team of over 69,000 employees works to benefit communities worldwide.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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About Us

We are a leading global engineering and professional services firm with 69,300 employees dedicated to creating positive impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals in the UK and Ireland, we are committed to our communities and driven by international expertise.

What's in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Flexible hybrid working, with options to work from home two days a week and collaborate in modern offices.
• Inclusivity & Diversity: We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive culture with employee resource groups.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to health resources, NHS doctor consultations, gym discounts, and menopause support.
• Flex your time: Options like 'WSP My Hour' for personal activities, part-time work, additional leave, and flexible holidays.
• Your development: Supportive environment with training, mentoring, and opportunities for Chartership.

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