Senior Water Modeller

Morson Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking an experienced Senior Wastewater Modeller to join a leading engineering consultancy in Ireland. The role focuses on delivering major wastewater and drainage modelling projects, providing technical guidance to junior staff, and engaging with clients and regulators.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in InfoWorks ICM, MIKE+, InfoDrainage or SewerGEMS, and a proven track record of delivering complex modelling projects from inception to completion.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Wastewater Modeller or Senior Hydraulic Modeller.
• Experience in wastewater network modelling and drainage infrastructure projects.
• Ability to lead projects and oversee multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage wastewater network modelling, hydraulic assessments and catchment modelling projects.
• Develop, verify, calibrate and validate complex wastewater models.
• Oversee hydraulic analysis, network capacity assessments and flood risk investigations.
• Provide technical guidance on modelling methodologies and software.
• Mentor and develop junior modellers and support delivery teams.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to present findings and proposals.

Skills

Wastewater modelling

Hydraulic analysis

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

MIKE+

InfoDrainage

SewerGEMS

Job description

Job Specification - Senior Wastewater Modeller

Location: Ireland
Job Title: Senior Wastewater Modeller
Sector: Water / Wastewater / Civil Engineering / Environmental Consultancy

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Wastewater Modeller to join a leading engineering consultancy or water infrastructure team delivering major wastewater, drainage and catchment modelling projects across Ireland.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in wastewater network modelling, hydraulic analysis and the management and delivery of complex modelling projects.

This role will involve taking technical responsibility for wastewater modelling projects, providing technical guidance to junior team members, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and supporting the development of innovative engineering solutions to address wastewater network capacity, flooding and infrastructure challenges.

Experience with industry-standard modelling software, particularly InfoWorks ICM, MIKE+, InfoDrainage or SewerGEMS, is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of wastewater network modelling, hydraulic assessments and catchment modelling projects.
• Take technical responsibility for the development, verification, calibration and validation of complex wastewater network models.
• Undertake and oversee hydraulic analysis, network capacity assessments, flood risk assessments and drainage investigations.
• Identify network constraints, hydraulic deficiencies and opportunities for infrastructure improvements.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on wastewater modelling methodologies, software applications and best practice.
• Manage modelling programmes, project deliverables, budgets and technical resources.
• Review and quality-assure modelling outputs, technical reports, calculations and engineering recommendations.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated solutions for wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for clients, water utilities, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Support client meetings, technical presentations and the preparation of project proposals and tenders.
• Mentor, develop and provide technical support to junior and intermediate wastewater modellers.
• Contribute to the development of modelling standards, procedures and best practice across the wider engineering team.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Significant experience working as a Wastewater Modeller, Senior Hydraulic Modeller or in a similar senior engineering position.
• Extensive experience in wastewater network modelling, hydraulic analysis and drainage infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of one or more of the following software packages:
• InfoWorks ICM
• MIKE+
• InfoDrainage
• SewerGEMS
• Demonstrable experience managing and delivering complex wastewater modelling projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong understanding of wastewater networks, sewerage systems, catchment behaviour and hydraulic principles.
• Experience in model development, calibration, verification and validation.
• Ability to interpret complex modelling data and translate technical findings into practical engineering solutions.
• Experience reviewing and approving technical deliverables and maintaining quality standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients.
• Previous experience mentoring or supervising junior engineers and modellers.

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering wastewater infrastructure and modelling projects within Ireland.
• Knowledge of Irish water and wastewater infrastructure standards, regulations and industry requirements.
• Experience working with Irish water utilities and engineering consultancies.
• Experience in wastewater network planning, infrastructure optimisation and investment programmes.
• Knowledge of integrated catchment modelling, urban drainage and flood risk management.
• Experience supporting business development, fee proposals and technical tender submissions.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation (Engineers Ireland or equivalent).

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for an established wastewater modelling professional who can combine strong technical expertise with project leadership and client-facing capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex wastewater modelling projects, managing technical teams and providing engineering solutions to challenging wastewater network and drainage issues.

Candidates with strong experience in InfoWorks ICM, MIKE+, InfoDrainage or SewerGEMS will be of particular interest.

We would welcome applications from Senior and Principal-level Wastewater Modellers who are looking to take on greater technical responsibility, lead project teams and contribute to the growth of wastewater modelling capabilities within an established engineering organisation.

Potential Job Titles

• Senior Wastewater Modeller
• Principal Wastewater Modeller
• Senior Hydraulic Modeller
• Principal Hydraulic Modeller
• Senior Wastewater Network Modeller
• Wastewater Modelling Lead