Hydrology & Hydraulic Modelling Graduate Engineer / Edinburgh

About Our Team:

Communities around the globe are challenged to find effective ways to manage water throughout the water cycle, while protecting communities from flooding and sustaining the natural environment. At AECOM, our Water specialists work together worldwide to find innovative solutions to the management of water. We provide technical expertise and solutions for projects across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, in areas such as:

• Flood Risk Management, Optioneering and Design
• Mapping for Communities at Risk of Flooding
• Production of Flood Forecasting Models and Flood Warnings
• Hydrological Assessments
• Low Flow and Drought Condition Assessments
• Watercourse Pollution Modelling
• Surface Water Modelling for Flood Risk
• Wastewater Modelling

Our hydrologic and hydraulic modelling graduates gain valuable experience working on a variety of global projects alongside a multitude of different disciplines. Our graduates are encouraged to develop their understanding of many elements within the water industry, such as design, optioneering and optimising of water management and flood risk solutions, report writing and use of modelling software. You will work alongside our experienced consultants as you develop these skills within a positive culture where learning and development is actively supported and promoted.

What You'll Do:

An integral part of your role will be hydraulic modelling, analysis and presentation of data. You may be involved in field work such as site visits, and also contributing to client communications and meetings to present deliverables and technical reports. Your initial focus on gaining technical experience will gradually transition into taking more responsibility for interpreting data and optioneering processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Use of specialist software to quantify flood risk in the present day and also any changes expected as a result of climate change.
• Modelling of coastal and estuarine areas to quantify the impacts of different sources of flooding
• Verification of models and tools using recorded information to validate results of predictive assessments
• Preparation of graphical and GIS deliverables
• Contributing to continued innovation and business development
• Involvement with and support to the modelling team and other disciplines such as engineering, groundwater, planning and environment.

Benefits:

• Career development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Technical practice networks
• AECOM University
• Volunteering days
• Support to pursue professional development through organisations such as ICE or CIWEM
• AECOM’s Graduate Development programme

Qualifications:

• Degree in either (Physical) Geography, Environmental Modelling, Civil Engineering (hydraulics/hydrology), or other hydrology / flood risk related subject
• Demonstratable understanding of hydrology and fluvial systems through degree modules studies, and preferably as part of a dissertation / extended essay
• Self-motivation, enthusiasm, hard working with ambition and drive
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong in numeracy
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, client and stakeholders as appropriate and independently without losing initiative & focus.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure, responding to changing project and programme demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & Powerpoint
• Some experience of GIS software packages such as ARC-GIS, QGIS or Mapinfo
• Some knowledge of coding, R-software etc. advantageous but not essential for this role.

Application Information:

• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected for an advanced offer start.
• 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 as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.