Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holidays

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited in Derby is seeking a Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join the Wastewater Asset Planning Team. You will work on feasibility studies, computer analysis and engineering design, with site visits and client liaison across water companies, Local Authorities and developers.

You'll develop sewer models (1D/2D) to investigate deficiencies, analyze operational data and contribute to technical reports, while progressing towards professional qualifications in a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Proactive self-starter with a desire to learn and develop professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of the UK water industry and regulatory context.

Responsibilities

• Develop sewer system models to investigate deficiencies and generate outline solutions.
• Develop 1D and 2D models to assess flood risk and flooding mechanisms.
• Analyse sewerage operational data and perform hydraulic model root cause analysis.
• Support development of technical reports and other project deliverables.
• Undertake site asset surveys for physical and condition assessments.
• Prepare and adhere to health and safety risk assessments.

Job description

Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is one of the leading names in the field of Urban Drainage and shaping the dialogue within the UK and internationally in how urban drainage can be effectively managed in the future. By joining our urban drainage national team, you will be joining a multi-disciplinary team with a national remit to work with a variety of clients including water companies working on major projects and be part of a team that develops cutting edge digital services to its clients. Due to continued growth in the workload of our successful Water business, we seek to recruit Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join our Wastewater Asset Planning Team in Derby. The successful candidate will join a team of modellers, engineers, GIS specialists and programmers and will play a key role in delivering schemes for a range of Clients including Water Companies, Local Authorities, developers with the potential to get involved with international projects. Our aim is to help our clients adapt to a changing world in a sustainable and technologically innovative manner, promoting nature-based solutions that reduce human impact while improving our urban environments. The Asset Planning team carries out a range of projects in the clean and wastewater sector, including drainage network improvement schemes to relieve flooding of our communities and reduce storm overflows to our rivers and seas. This typically involves undertaking feasibility studies/projects using computer modelling, analysis to support operational and environmental recommendations or other interventions.

This role will involve working on feasibility studies, computer analysis and engineering design, completion of technical tasks as appropriate to complete the works, site visits and liaison with clients, contractors, stakeholders and other professional bodies.

• Development of sewer system models to investigate deficiencies and generation of outline solutions.
• Development of 1D and 2D models to investigate flood risk and flooding mechanisms.
• Analysis of sewerage related operational data and hydraulic model root cause analysis.
• Support development of technical reports and other project deliverables.
• Undertake site asset surveys for physical and condition assessments.
• Prepare (and adhere to) health and safety risk assessments.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng/MEng degree level, engineering, geography, GIS, science related subject degree or equivalent experience.
• Essential Previous demonstrable experience in wastewater modelling using InfoWorks ICM.
• Experience of InfoWorks 2D / ICM, InfoNet/InfoAsset.
• Experience of GIS software: QGIS, MapInfo or ArcGIS preferred.
• A good understanding of UK water industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Desire to learn and develop technically and work towards a professional qualification.

Desirable Criteria

• Any prior experience of similar work in areas such as water supply, treatment and drainage: Good amount of experience in water industry.
• Experience of undertaking DWMPs and/or SOAF.
• Experience working with software such as FME, Power Bi, and/or programming tools such as Ruby, Python and Visual Basic.
• Knowledge of local water client specifications.
• Experience of working in a partnering environment.
• Full UK driving license.

The Individual

The successful individual will be looking to learn and develop technically, working towards a professional qualification. They will be self-motivated and demonstrate an ability to work with others in a variety of project roles. They will be knowledgeable about changes in the Water Industry and implications on design and performance criteria.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded.

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization, connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Employment Terms

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

Additional Values and Capabilities

We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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