Principal/Associate Director Wastewater Modeller

Jacobs; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Global collaboration opportunities

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Director level Wastewater Modeller in Ireland to lead technical delivery of wastewater network modelling across diverse projects. You will manage teams, develop hydraulic models and provide strategic input to capital planning.

You will mentor colleagues, drive innovation and ensure client satisfaction, working from Dublin or Cork with hybrid arrangements and international collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in wastewater modelling software including InfoNet, InfoWorks CS/ICM, ArcGIS and MapInfo.
• Strong outline design knowledge of wastewater schemes, pumping systems and treatment facilities.
• Active contribution to industry best practices and innovation.
• Experience liaising with clients and managing projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, verification, calibration and maintenance of hydraulic network models.
• Deliver high‑quality modelling studies, technical reports and client solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practices across the team.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Wastewater modelling

InfoNet

InfoWorks CS/ICM

ArcGIS

1D/2D modelling

Pumping systems design

Treatment facilities design

Client liaison

Project leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

InfoNet

InfoWorks CS/ICM

ArcGIS

MapInfo

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

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are Jacobs’ greatest asset.

To support the continued growth of our Water business in Ireland and our long-term ambitions within the sector, we are looking for Wastewater Modellers to Associate Director level to provide technical leadership and delivery across a range of wastewater network projects for clients throughout Ireland.

Ireland's water sector is undergoing significant investment and transformation, creating an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping resilient, sustainable wastewater infrastructure for future generations. Working closely with our clients, you'll contribute to the development and delivery of innovative solutions that enhance environmental outcomes, improve network performance and support growing communities.

As a AD Wastewater Modeller, you will provide both technical and people leadership, managing teams delivering wastewater network modelling projects safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You will lead the development, verification, calibration and maintenance of hydraulic network models, applying them to support strategic planning, operational performance, capital investment and infrastructure design.

The role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across Ireland and internationally while supporting the growth and development of our modelling capability. In addition to delivering technical excellence, you will mentor and develop junior team members, share best practice, and help drive innovation across our water business.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality modelling studies, technical reports and client-focused solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and to the highest professional standards.

Working from our Dublin or Cork offices, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available, you'll join a global team of water professionals and contribute to some of Ireland's most significant water and wastewater infrastructure programmes.

Here’s what you’ll need

With your excellent knowledge in the water industry with a focus on wastewater network solutions, we need

• Proficiency in wastewater modelling software such as InfoNet, and InfoWorks CS / ICM, ArcGIS, MapInfo with expertise in 1D and 2D modelling
• Excellent technical ability in the outline design of wastewater schemes; sewage pumping systems and treatment facilities, ensuring project financial and schedule performance.
• Excellent knowledge in current industry best practice and able to actively contribute to innovation in this field of expertise.
• Experience of liaising with Clients and managing projects
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar and a Chartered Member of a professional body.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. 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. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s – find out more about our employee networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent.

For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better.

We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know. #jacobswaternewcaslte #jacobswastewatermodeller

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.

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 ourJacobs Employee Networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https//www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.

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.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better.