Principal Hydrologist at Aecom USA

Croydon, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Flood Hydrological Assessments, Hydrological Estimation, Statistical Hydrological Analysis, Hydraulic Modelling, GIS Skills, QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Company 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 nearly 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 have secured places on major frameworks with the Environment Agency, Wessex Water, Anglian Water, National Highways, Southern Water and South West Water. As well as our existing major infrastructure clients we have a large pipeline of work which we would love you to be part of. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to help us shape the future of the water industry? At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with key clients. We have secured places on major frameworks with the Environment Agency, National Grid, Wessex Water, Anglian Water, National Highways, Southern Water and South West Water. As well as our existing major infrastructure clients, we have a large pipeline of work which we would love you to be part of. Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Principal Hydrologist in one of our UK offices – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model. At this exciting time, you will manage resources and identify training requirements across our northern modelling teams. This role has not been previously defined and is yours to develop, with the support of a national modelling community. Here’s what you’ll do: Deliver: Technically lead flood hydrological assessments which are assisting the design of flood alleviation schemes, flood risk assessments or the preparation of Environment Agency flood maps. Technically review reports documenting hydrological assessments. Quality: Keep up-to-date with developments in legislation and guidelines that may affect our services and share them with the team. Apply industry standard guidance (FEH) to derive flood flows estimations for a range of catchment types throughout England. Collaboration: Build relationships with clients and across other technical disciplines. Support the wider Water Team in business development activities for a wide range of clients on national and international projects. Support: Mentor staff within the team in hydrological estimation to support their professional development Lead: Represent AECOM at conferences to showcase our expertise. Drive innovation within the team to deliver our projects efficiently and right first-time. Be an active member of our national community of hydrologists and hydraulic modellers. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you! Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come grow with us. We are an enthusiastic team who service a wide variety of clients, which will be at your fingertips to explore. Our current clients in the UK vary from local government, water companies and private developers. We also have large contracts for Middle Eastern clients where you could be working on some of the most ambitious projects in the world. Example projects / frameworks: Nationally Significant Infrastructure schemes where detailed flood modelling is needed to robustly inform the flood risk assessments. Great Grid Partnership which is enabling the UK’s energy transition and comprises of 17 major onshore and offshore projects. Environment Agency Mapping and Modelling Framework delivering national, catchment and local scale flood risk mapping and modelling to support the EA’s obligations to its customers. Thames Water Professional Services Framework covering the multidisciplinary services, engineering services and environmental services. Severn Trent Water Design Services Framework supporting the construction of major schemes. Southern Water Strategic Delivery Partner supporting Kier in the delivery of non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects. Wessex Water Capital Delivery Framework which comprises projects from optioneering to detailed design, including environmental investigations. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. 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, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements that suit you. Qualifications 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 another relevant discipline. Chartered member of ICE or CIWEM. Significant experience in leading the estimation of flood flows using FEH and REFH2 and rating reviews. Deep understanding of statistical hydrological analysis. Demonstration of working with hydraulic modellers to calibrate hydraulic models. Strong GIS skills using QGIS, ArcGIS and / or MapInfo and familiarity with Hydrology+. 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 [email protected]. 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 Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn – Katie Scales. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. State/Province: Hampshire Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited Business Line: Water Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: UK - Basingstoke

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Responsibilities

The Principal Hydrologist will technically lead flood hydrological assessments and manage resources across the northern modelling teams. They will also mentor staff and represent AECOM at conferences to showcase expertise.