Water Systems AI & Data Innovation Engineer

Cura Terrae; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Benefits platform

Professional memberships

Social events

Career development

Job summary

Cura Terrae Water in the UK is seeking an Environmental Innovation Engineer to design and deliver data-driven solutions that improve wastewater systems, including AI-enhanced optimisation, hydraulic modelling, and advanced analytics. You'll work with engineering and operations teams to ensure models reflect real-world conditions, translate analytics into clear reports, and support evidence-based decisions.

This role focuses on high-impact innovation projects across the UK water sector, offering

Qualifications

• Degree in Water/Civil/Environmental Engineering or similar.
• Hands-on data analytics, forecasting, and modelling experience.
• Experience applying AI-enhanced solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design AI-enhanced, data-driven tools and proof-of-concept solutions using real-world operational data.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure models align with physical and operational realities.
• Translate analytics into actionable insights via clear reports and visualisations.

Skills

Data analytics

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Water/Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

EPA SWMM

ArcGIS

QGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Cura Terrae Water in the UK is seeking an Environmental Innovation Engineer to design and deliver data-driven solutions that improve wastewater systems, including AI-enhanced optimisation, hydraulic modelling, and advanced analytics. You'll work with engineering and operations teams to ensure models reflect real-world conditions, translate analytics into clear reports, and support evidence-based decisions.

This role focuses on high-impact innovation projects across the UK water sector, offering