Principal/Associate Flood Forecasting Modeller at AECOM
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

WORK WITH US. CHANGE THE WORLD.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description

READY TO PUSH THE LIMITS OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or other relevant discipline.
  • Significant experience in flood forecasting modelling (Flood Modeller).
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Environment Agency requirements in preparing flood forecasting models to be compatible with their Incident Management Forecasting Systems.
  • Understanding and evidence of applying and calibrating hydrological models in flood forecasting; including Muskingham-Cunge and Probability Distribution Model.
  • Experience of processing and analysing hydrometric data including gauge rating reviews.
  • Confident using GIS - including QGIS, ArcGIS and / or MapInfo.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information
At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let’s not forget about the perks! You’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn – Katie Scales.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver: Produce or lead the production of Flood Forecasting Inception Stage Reports, including reviewing the quality of existing models and hydrometric data. Develop, calibrate and check flood forecasting models (using PDM and Flood Modeller).
  • Technical Expert: Non real time modelling and hydrological analysis; using packages such as Flood Modeller, ICM, HECRAS or MIKE 11 and FEH hydrological methods. Produce and review high-quality technical reports documenting model build and uncertainties in the model build process.
  • Quality: Use AECOM’s project management systems to deliver high-quality outputs to our clients in line with the agreed programme and budget. Keep up to date with developments in legislation and guidelines that may affect our services.
  • Collaborate: Build relationships with our clients and with colleagues across other technical disciplines to develop our existing offering.
  • Lead: Mentor staff within the team to support their professional development. Lead and input into tenders for our key clients
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