Junior Real-Time Forecasting Systems Consultant

Deltares; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 46,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Young Professional Program

34 vacation days

Mobility budget

Professional development

Job summary

Deltares in Delft, Netherlands is seeking a Junior Consultant Real-Time Forecasting Systems. You will help design, implement and operate forecasting systems that support coastal management and hazard preparedness, translating model outputs into reliable real-time information for decision making.

Working with senior consultants, you will develop practical solutions using Python, Delft-FEWS and modern software practices, contributing to applied research and presenting results to national and

Qualifications

• MSc degree in a relevant field with focus on hydrodynamics or related area.
• Experience with programming, preferably Python.
• Interest in cloud computing, containers, DevOps or CI/CD.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good written and spoken Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure and maintain operational forecasting systems using Delft-FEWS.
• Support forecasting systems for coastal and estuarine applications, including tides, storm surges, waves water quality and salt intrusion.
• Process, analyse and visualise forecasting data using Python, NetCDF, OPeNDAP, GIS and web technologies.
• Contribute to applied research on real-time forecasting and AI-enhanced decision support.
• Present results to national and international clients and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Python scripting

DevOps awareness

Cloud computing concepts

Dutch and English communication

Education

MSc in civil engineering / earth sciences / computer science or related

Near-term graduation in relevant field

Tools

Delft-FEWS

XML templates

Delft3D

SOBEK

SWAN

Job description

Deltares in Delft, Netherlands is seeking a Junior Consultant Real-Time Forecasting Systems. You will help design, implement and operate forecasting systems that support coastal management and hazard preparedness, translating model outputs into reliable real-time information for decision making.

Working with senior consultants, you will develop practical solutions using Python, Delft-FEWS and modern software practices, contributing to applied research and presenting results to national and