Hydraulic Modeller

Jacobs; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a skilled Hydraulics/Water Resources Engineer to drive river flood modelling projects across UK, ME, and ANZ regions. You will perform 1D-2D model builds, calibrations, and hydrological analyses, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

Key duties include client coordination, report writing, and supporting business development while mentoring junior staff. A strong background in 1D-2D flood modelling and GIS is essential.

Qualifications

• B.E in Civil Engineering and MS/M.Tech in Water Resources / Environmental Engineering from a recognized University.
• 3 to 10 yrs of hands-on experience in working with integrated 1D-2D flood modelling projects including storm drainage network.
• Experience on modelling tools such as Tuflow-Estry, Flood Modeller Pro, Infoworks ICM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, etc.
• Experience on GIS tools such as Qgis, ArcGIS, MapInfo, etc.
• Sound technical knowledge and understanding of pluvial, fluvial, and coastal/tidal hydraulic modelling
• Knowledge on hydrology calculations / models and practices related to UK, ME and/or ANZ
• Good report writing, well-developed interpersonal skills and working in team are seen as essential attributes.

Responsibilities

• Working on various river flood modelling projects and studies in line with client requirement.
• Integrated Hydraulic modelling 1D-2D model build / updates
• Calibration, validation, impact and mitigation assessment, flood mapping, etc.
• Hydrological modelling
• Internal / external project discussions / meetings and presentations.
• Report writing and co-ordination with the lead office or client,
• Technical and project support to the team on various project.
• Liaison with lead offices for business development
• Working in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall project.
• Project / Team management
• Maintain high work standards, minimise production errors and attention to detail
• Assisting and participating in developing yourself and other team members to their full potential
• Building a profile in the industry and keeping up-to-date with innovations and developments.
• Works with Graduate and intermediate hydraulic modellers, senior or lead modellers and project managers
• Support the Team as required.

Skills

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Mentoring/Training

Education

B.E in Civil Engineering and MS/M.Tech in Water Resources / Environmental Engineering

Tools

Tuflow-Estry

Flood Modeller Pro

Infoworks ICM

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

QGIS

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

The candidate will have below mentioned roles and responsibilities working on multiple projects for UK, ME and/or ANZ clients / lead offices.

Main Role Responsibilities

• Working on various river flood modelling projects and studies in line with client requirement.
• Integrated Hydraulic modelling 1D-2D model build / updates
• Calibration, validation, impact and mitigation assessment, flood mapping, etc.
• Hydrological modelling
• Internal / external project discussions / meetings and presentations.
• Report writing and co-ordination with the lead office or client,
• Technical and project support to the team on various project.
• Liaison with lead offices for business development
• Working in collaboration with other disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall project.
• Project / Team management
• Maintain high work standards, minimise production errors and attention to detail
• Assisting and participating in developing yourself and other team members to their full potential
• Building a profile in the industry and keeping up-to-date with innovations and developments.
• Works with Graduate and intermediate hydraulic modellers, senior or lead modellers and project managers
• Support the Team as required.

• Reports to the River Modelling Team Lead and/or Lead office manager.
• Easily approachable and enjoys building relationships
• Enjoys working with people at different levels
• Self-motivated and keeping up-to-date with innovations and developments
• Ready to learn more and train others.
• Key Groups
  • Global Integrated Delivery
  • Hydrology and Hydraulic Modelling
  • GIS processing
  • Management

Here’s what you’ll need

• B.E in Civil Engineering and MS/M.Tech in Water Resources / Environmental Engineering from a recognized University
• 3 to 10 yrs of hands-on experience in working with integrated 1D-2D flood modelling projects including storm drainage network.
• Experience on modelling tools such as Tuflow-Estry, Flood Modeller Pro, Infoworks ICM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, etc.
• Experience on GIS tools such as Qgis, ArcGIS, MapInfo, etc.
• Sound technical knowledge and understanding of pluvial, fluvial, and coastal/tidal hydraulic modelling
• Knowledge on hydrology calculations / models and practices related to UK, ME and/or ANZ
• Good report writing, well-developed interpersonal skills and working in team are seen as essential attributes.

Desirable

• Experience with hydrology calculations / models and practices related to UK, ME and/or ANZ will be an added advantage.
• Working towards Chartership or recently Chartered will be advantage.
• Flexible to adopt new work /challenge work as per business requirement

AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients' expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

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.