Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller - Graduate

Water, Hydrology.

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Job Description

Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller. You can be based in one of our UK or Ireland offices whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

You will be a key player in delivering impactful water projects across the UK and internationally. We enable the development of significant flood alleviation schemes, pollution reduction, and infrastructure projects, and this variety will be fundamental to your continuous professional growth. A unique aspect of our approach is that our modelling team is fully integrated with the wider project teams, ensuring that our modellers work closely alongside experts in other areas to develop comprehensive solutions.

As an industry leader in Blue-Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions, we work with both public and private sector clients such as Severn Trent, Anglian Water, Uisce Éireann, Northern Ireland Water, the Environment Agency, LLFAs and other infrastructure providers to deliver Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, DWMPs, hydraulic models, and detailed designs.

We shape industry standards by advising and developing guidance that benchmarks best practices, keeping AECOM at the forefront of the Water industry. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to support a talented, diverse team committed to innovation, collaboration, and efficiency.

Qualifications

Here's what we will need from you:

  • Deliver: Work on all aspects of hydraulic modelling from model build and verification of sewer networks to integrated model development, scoping and planning surveys, including development of catchment scale strategic solutions for flooding and pollution risks.
  • Technical Expertise: Problem solve for our Clients, with an understanding of sewer networks, hydraulics in the sewerage system and have a keen eye for detail. Experience in using hydraulic modelling packages including Infoworks ICM.
  • Documentation: Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate modelling findings effectively using strong communication skills.
  • Working towards Chartership with a relevant Professional Institution

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

Freedom to grow is the name we’ve given to our new way of working at AECOM. It’s not defined by a policy or contract – quite the opposite! It’s the permission, or empowerment, for you to find the working style that suits you best, balancing that with other commitments in your life, so you can thrive and bring your best self to work.

Flexible working options

We offer flexible, hybrid work options through our freedom to grow philosophy, which supports you in finding the balance you need to thrive and deliver your best for your team and clients. With us having flexible working arrangements in place, we are more than happy to discuss how we can accommodate your requirements.

Equity, diversity & inclusion

When we feel free to be ourselves, we thrive. Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to our vision, and we are focused on taking action by bringing together a multitude of voices, ensuring that everyone is heard and cultivating equitable opportunities for all.

Compensation & Benefits

We provide a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Whether you’re looking for Private Healthcare cover for you and your family, A competitive Employers Pension, Dental Cover or Income Protection cover, we have got you covered!

From our Global Employee Assistance Program & Help@hand, for your health and wellbeing, through to our learning platform Degreed where you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills, we’re here to support you.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to complete the application process, please visit our reasonable accommodations page - Accessibility/Reasonable Accommodations (aecom.com). As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland as we unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
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  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Leeds (Hybrid)
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