Hydraulic Modellers (Flood Risk Management)

Jacobs; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant flood projects

Wide project exposure

Chartership support

Mentor others

Industry tools & innovation

Flexible & hybrid work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Jacobs in Ireland seeks a Hydraulic Water Modeller to help shape flood resilience across Ireland with opportunities in Dublin, Cork or Belfast. You will develop 1D/2D hydraulic models, apply Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks, and HEC-RAS, and translate results into actionable insights for flood risk management.

You will work within the Water Catchment Management team on lifecycle stages from strategic planning to detailed design, with flexible hybrid working and clear career development toward

Qualifications

• Experience developing and applying 1D and 2D hydraulic models for river, urban, or coastal flooding projects.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM or HEC-RAS.
• Experience undertaking hydrological assessments and calculations.
• Ability to review and assure technical modelling outputs.
• Working towards or holding Chartered status with ICE, CIWEM or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply innovative hydraulic modelling solutions across projects.
• Lead use of Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks and HEC-RAS to support client decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client outcomes.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Support technical assurance, peer reviews and quality checks.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Knowledge sharing

Team development

Problem solving

Education

Degree/Master's in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics or related

Tools

Flood Modeller

TUFLOW

InfoWorks ICM

HEC-RAS

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Shape the future of flood resilience across Ireland - Location Dublin, Cork or Belfast

What if your work could help protect communities, critical infrastructure, and the environment from the growing impacts of flooding?

As a Hydraulic Water Modeller, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering some of the largest Flood Risk Management programmes in the UK and Ireland. Working on major frameworks with leading water and public sector clients, you'll help develop innovative solutions that reduce flood risk, improve water resilience, and create a lasting positive impact for future generations.

This is more than a modelling role. It's an opportunity to influence how communities adapt to climate challenges while building your expertise on technically diverse, high-profile projects.

We're committed to helping you do your best work while building a career you're excited about.

You’ll benefit from

• The opportunity to work on some of the industry's most significant flood risk and catchment management programmes
• Exposure to projects spanning rivers, coasts, urban environments, reservoirs, and water resources
• Clear career development pathways and support towards Chartership (ICE, CIWEM or equivalent)
• Opportunities to mentor others and grow your leadership capability
• Access to industry-leading tools, technology, and innovation initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working options that support work-life balance
• A collaborative team culture where your ideas are encouraged and valued

Joining our growing Water Catchment Management team, you'll work across the full project lifecycle, from strategic planning and modelling studies through to detailed design and delivery.

You’ll help develop and apply innovative hydraulic modelling solutions, including leading software such as Flood Modeller, helping clients make better decisions and deliver successful outcomes.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to projects covering

• Flood risk management
• Reservoir safety and design
• Water resources planning
• Coastal, fluvial, and urban flood modelling
• Surface water management and flood strategy development
• Flood mapping and catchment studies
• Developing, calibrating, interpreting, and reviewing 1D and 2D hydraulic models using industry-standard software including Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks and HEC-RAS
• Analysing and interpreting data using GIS platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and MapInfo
• Applying analytical methods using Python, R, or similar tools
• Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports and modelling outputs
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes
• Driving innovation by challenging conventional approaches and identifying smarter solutions
• Supporting technical assurance, peer reviews, and quality checking activities
• Mentoring and developing junior team members to strengthen team capability

Here’s what you’ll need

• Degree, Master's, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• Experience developing and applying 1D and 2D hydraulic models for river, urban, or coastal flooding projects
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM, or HEC-RAS
• Experience undertaking hydrological assessments and calculations
• Ability to review and assure technical modelling outputs
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for knowledge sharing and team development
• Working towards or already holding Chartered status with ICE, CIWEM, or an equivalent professional body

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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