Wastewater Modeller

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller to join their dynamic Water Team. This role, based in the UK or Ireland with a flexible hybrid model, involves building hydraulic models, delivering technical innovation, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science or related fields and experience in GIS and Hydraulic Modelling. Contribute to key water projects that address flood alleviation and pollution reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering or similar.
• Experience in Hydraulic Modelling GIS or Data Analysis.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic Modelling or Asset management.

Responsibilities

• Build hydraulic models and perform verification of sewer networks.
• Deliver technical innovation and problem solve for clients.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Hydraulic Modelling

GIS

Data Analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Innovyze ICM

MapInfo

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Senior Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller. You can be based in one of our UK or Ireland offices while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model. You will be a key player in delivering impactful water projects across the UK and internationally, supporting flood alleviation schemes, pollution reduction, and infrastructure projects. Our modelling team is integrated with wider project teams to develop comprehensive solutions, and we work with public and private sector clients across water utilities and infrastructure providers.

We deliver Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Outline Business Cases, hydraulic models, and detailed designs. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to industry standards by advising and developing guidance that benchmarks best practices and keeps AECOM at the forefront of the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver: Build hydraulic models and perform verification of sewer networks; run integrated model development; support scoping and planning of projects including flow survey verification; and develop catchment-scale strategic solutions for flooding and pollution risks.
• Expertise: Deliver technical innovation including application of new technologies; problem solve for clients and develop scopes and tender responses.
• Documentation: Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate modelling findings effectively using strong communication skills.
• Lead: Mentor and support other team members as part of their professional development and foster positive client relationships.
• Quality: Act as a checker of hydraulic models, calculations and technical reports to ensure a quality team delivery and compliance with modelling specifications.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, GIS, Geography, Civil Engineering, or a similar subject.
• Experience in Hydraulic Modelling GIS or Data Analysis, in particular ArcGIS or MapInfo.
• Knowledge of Hydraulic Modelling or Asset management, in particular Innovyze ICM or InfoAsset.
• Proven experience in water consultancy.