Senior Flood Modeller at Aecom USA

Croydon, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hydraulic Modelling, Water Quality Modelling, Flood Risk Assessments, Client Relationship Management, Mentoring, Technical Guidance, Scripting, Project Management, Communication, Team Collaboration, Legislation Knowledge, Hydrological Assessments, Modelling Software, Flood Alleviation Schemes, Innovative Solutions, Professional Development

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 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 Start here. Grow here. We are looking for a Senior Modeller to join our growing Water Resources team. You will be a senior technical resource that will guide our more junior staff and proactively aim to develop our offering to local authorities, water companies, private and public sector clients. Principal accountabilities: Developing and checking hydraulic models (using packages to such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, Mike 11, Mike 21, HEC-RAS and ICM) to assist the design of Flood Alleviation Schemes, deliver Flood Risk Assessments and conduct reservoir flood studies. Develop water quality models (which could be physico-chemical, biological, bacterial, or chemical) using industry standard software e.g. e.g. MIKE, Delft3D, SIMCAT and / or ICM) Conceptualisation and scoping of modelling approaches, with consideration of the risks and opportunities in each. Undertaking and checking hydrological assessments including Flood Estimation Handbook, ReFH2 and WINFAP Lead and input into tenders ranging from innovative one-off projects to multimillion pound framework contracts. Mentor staff within the team to support their professional development Build relationships with clients and across other technical disciplines Keep up-to-date with developments in legislation and guidelines that may affect our services Use AECOM’s project management systems to deliver high-quality outputs to our clients in line with the agreed programme and budget Work closely with our clients and teams of engineers and technical specialists to help our clients deliver a wide range of fluvial, coastal, surface water or drainage flood risk management projects Come grow with us. We are a growing 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. We have 600 staff across the UK mainly in Basingstoke, Belfast, Bristol, Chesterfield, Croydon, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester. You will be based in our Basingstoke or Croydon offices but will work closely with other teams across the UK. We are a close-knit team of engineers, technicians, hydrologists, hydraulic modellers and project managers. Some of us spend most of our working time in the office, and some regularly work from home. We meet every week to check in, share news and plan work. We work hard to give our team development opportunities, whether that is a secondment to see the client’s perspective, an assignment to spend time on site to manage a construction contract, or arranging training to allow you to grow. In joining the team you will have the opportunity to shape your career, Perhaps you would like to help develop our international offering, drive innovation through technology, or act as a mentoring champion to develop our team. We will make sure you get the opportunities and responsibilities you need. Why Join Us: Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful water projects. Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders. Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Opportunity to progress in this role in line with your professional development, the growth of the team and the success and growth of our water business. Access to continuous learning and development opportunities. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: The successful Modeller will have/be: Evidence of significant experience in hydraulic and water quality modelling software (such as Mike, ICM, SIMCAT, Flood Modeller and/ or TUFLOW) Demonstrable knowledge of Environment Agency requirements in preparing flood models for flood risk assessments. Basic understanding of physico-chemical water quality and the associated regulatory standards for fresh waters. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or other relevant discipline Obtained or near to obtaining professional qualification with CIWEM or similar. Practical knowledge of scripting programmes such as Python, Anaconda, Ruby would be advantageous At AECOM, we believe in creating a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. If you share our vision and are ready to make a difference in the water industry, we want to hear from you. Additional Information Application Support 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! “Want to find out more about the role or what working at AECOM is like?” You can learn more about us here: Candidate Brochure Or why not connect directly with our recruiter on LinkedIn to unlock insights and take the next step towards your dream career! Click here to connect with the Recruiter via LinkedIn Alternatively you can email the recruiter at [email protected] or register your interest here and we’ll keep you updated on our latest opportunities. #LI-RP1 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.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Flood Modeller will develop and check hydraulic models to assist in flood risk assessments and flood alleviation schemes. They will also mentor junior staff and build relationships with clients while ensuring high-quality outputs in line with project budgets and timelines.