Senior Scientist/Engineer – Hydrodynamics and Marine Water Quality

at  HR Wallingford

At HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.
Our Coasts & Oceans Group works with clients worldwide to model and optimise coastal project designs. Typical studies involve hydrodynamic and water quality modelling, whether to design sustainable marine/riverine outfalls and intakes for the power and water sectors, or to help design and optimise new waterfront developments.
We are seeking an experienced engineer/scientist with expertise in hydrodynamic modelling and water quality. The role involves understanding customer requirements, numerical modelling and design, engaging with environmental regulators, providing training courses, writing proposals and reports, and contributing to research and development. Proficiency in TELEMAC or other hydrodynamic models would be a significant advantage. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge on large-scale engineering and environmental projects worldwide.
You will report to the head of the Dispersion and Water Quality Team within HR Wallingford’s Coasts & Oceans Group.

Key qualifications and skills

• Degree in physical sciences, mathematics, or engineering;
• Post-graduate qualification in a related field;
• Experienced in coding in FORTRAN, Python and/or Matlab;
• Project Management experience;
• Good understanding of coastal processes;
• Good understanding of marine outfall dispersion, and water quality;
• Experience in intake/outfall modelling and design;
• Enthusiasm, pragmatism and resourcefulness;
• Ability to contribute to and lead research;
• An excellent communicator in English (both written and verbal).

FURTHER INFORMATION

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  The closing date for this role is 28th February 2025.

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