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Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller

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RPS

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Engineering
  • Newcastle, +8

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in urban drainage, proficiency in InfoWorks ICM and GIS software. Strong teamwork, leadership, and mentoring skills are essential. Data analysis expertise, water industry knowledge, and a relevant technical degree are required.
  • You will construct, verify, and maintain wastewater models, deliver feasibility studies, manage small projects, ensure quality compliance, and collaborate with clients and team members to support technical operations.

Requirements

  • Candidates should possess prior experience with projects in urban drainage settings, along with proficiency in InfoWorks ICM and relevant GIS software.
  • The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teamwork skills and the capacity to seamlessly integrate into a team dynamic. Additionally, they will have the chance to cultivate their skills as a mentor and offer technical guidance to other modeling personnel, showcasing leadership in urban drainage contexts while prioritising exceptional client service.
  • Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
  • You will be expected to demonstrate relevant experience in modelling either a consultancy or water company.
  • You will be expected to have proficiency in Excel and Visual Basic.
  • Proficient in modelling software using InfoWorks ICM and associated bolt-on packages.
  • Working knowledge of GIS Systems (preferably MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS).
  • Skilled in the manipulation and handling of large datasets.
  • You will have demonstrable experience in discipline-specific data analysis packages, which may be water-focused such as InfoWorks or InfoAsset.
  • General understanding of the UK water industry.
  • Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Preferably degree qualified in a relevant technical subject. Postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
  • Charterership or working towards chartership for Senior or Principal grades.
  • Affiliation with a professional institution like IET, InstMC, or CIWEM, or in the process of working towards membership and nearing application.

Responsibilities

  • Construct, verify, and maintain various levels of wastewater models.
  • Deliver feasibility studies, model use studies, optioneering, and development assessments for wastewater networks.
  • Ensure quality of modelling outputs and compliance with standards, specifications, and governance requirements.
  • Project management of small projects.
  • Maintain strong and collaborative working relationships and interactions with clients.
  • Cooperate and communicate effectively with other team members to provide technical support and assistance.
  • Operate in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of a Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller?

The key responsibilities of a Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller include conducting hydraulic modeling studies for wastewater systems, analyzing data to identify areas for optimization or improvement, and supporting the design of wastewater infrastructure projects.

What qualifications and experience are required for this role?

Candidates for this role should have a degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field, and experience in using wastewater hydraulic modeling software. Experience in the water industry and knowledge of environmental regulations and standards are also preferred.

What can I expect in terms of career development and opportunities for growth in this role?

In this role, there are opportunities for career development and growth, including working on a variety of long-term frameworks across the UK water industry and collaborating with industry-leading companies like RPS and Tetra Tech. Additionally, the £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the improvement of river health in the Northwest of England.

What are some of the key projects that a Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller may work on?

A Wastewater (Hydraulic) Modeller may work on projects related to the improvement of river health in the Northwest of England, as well as other long-term programmes across the UK water industry. This may involve conducting hydraulic modeling studies, analyzing data, and supporting the design of wastewater infrastructure projects to optimize performance and meet environmental standards.

RPS

We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.

Consulting
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1974
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1970, RPS is a leading global professional services firm of 5,000 consultants and service providers. Operating in 125 countries, working across six continents we define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. We work across six sectors: property, energy, transport, water, resources, defence and government services. Our services span twelve clusters: project and program management; design and development; water services; environment; advisory and management consulting; exploration and development; planning and approvals; health, safety and risk; oceans and coastal; laboratories; training and communication and creative services. We stand out for our clients by using deep expertise to solve problems that matter, making them easy to understand and by being easy to work with.