Senior or Principal Wastewater Modeller - Ireland

Jacobs; Cork; Híbrido; EUR 75.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

24 days holiday

Medical cover

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance 4x salary

CPD and professional membership fees

Digital GP

Descripción de la vacante

Jacobs Ireland is seeking Senior and Principal Wastewater Modellers to advance careers and drive major wastewater infrastructure projects across the country. Based in Dublin or Cork, you will join a global water team delivering high‑profile assignments with focus on sustainability, resilience and environmental outcomes.

You will lead modelling teams, develop hydraulic networks, and contribute to strategic planning and client delivery while mentoring junior staff and engaging with stakeholders to

Formación

• Experience in network modelling, design and network analysis.
• Experience in outline design of wastewater schemes and pumping systems.
• Track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction in water industry.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise wastewater modelling teams.
• Develop, calibrate and verify hydraulic models of wastewater networks.
• Deliver innovative, sustainable solutions to wastewater network challenges.
• Apply hydraulic models to support strategic planning and capital investment decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and modellers to grow Jacobs' wastewater modelling capability in Ireland.

Conocimientos

Wastewater modelling

Team leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Herramientas

InfoWorks ICM

InfoAsset Manager

Descripción del empleo

Your impact

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.

We are seeking experienced Senior and Principal Wastewater Modellers who are looking to further develop their careers and make a meaningful impact within Ireland's growing water sector. These opportunities will support the continued expansion of Jacobs' Water business in Ireland, working on major wastewater infrastructure and investment programmes for clients across the country.

There are opportunities to contribute to projects at every stage of the project lifecycle, from strategic planning and feasibility studies through to detailed design and delivery. Our projects place sustainability at their core, helping to protect the environment, improve water quality, enhance network resilience and support Ireland's long‑term infrastructure needs.

Based in Dublin or Cork, successful candidates will work on technically challenging and high‑profile projects, collaborating with a global network of water professionals while helping to deliver solutions that benefit local communities throughout Ireland. You'll be part of a world‑leading consultancy with excellent opportunities for career progression, technical development and leadership growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical supervision to wastewater modelling teams.
• Develop, build, calibrate and verify hydraulic models of wastewater networks.
• Deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to wastewater network challenges.
• Undertake network assessments, optioneering studies and solutions development for flooding, capacity and environmental drivers.
• Apply hydraulic models to support strategic planning, operational performance and capital investment decisions.
• Manage model maintenance, growth impact assessments and infrastructure planning studies.
• Review and approve technical reports and modelling outputs.
• Use industry‑standard software including InfoWorks ICM, InfoAsset Manager and related modelling tools.
• Lead the delivery of modelling and design projects, ensuring quality, programme and budget objectives are achieved.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, including participation in project meetings and technical workshops.
• Investigate and resolve network performance and operational issues.
• Deliver high‑quality technical reports, modelling studies and client presentations.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and modellers, contributing to the continued growth of Jacobs' wastewater modelling capability in Ireland.

Here’s what you’ll need

• The candidate should be a highly motivated, competent and analytical person with experience in network modelling, design and network analysis.
• Experience in the outline design of wastewater schemes; sewage pumping systems and treatment facilities.
• Experience in Integrated Catchment Modelling.
• Experience of supporting tendering procedures and putting together proposals.
• Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the water industry.
• Ability to be flexible and to be able to multi‑task and prioritise when necessary.

What We Offer

• Fantastic work‑life balance and flexibility
• 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
• Medical cover and Digital GP
• Fertility healthcare and family planning
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Professional membership fees and CPD

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, Women and Vetnet. 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.

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.

Our culture stands 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. 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.

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. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.