AECOM

3 months ago

Principal Water Quality Scientist/ Modeller

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Job Summary

Lead water quality modelling projects for rivers, lakes, transitional and coastal waters, acting as technical lead within a multidisciplinary Water Environment team. Build and validate water quality models, guide junior staff, contribute to bids, and maintain client relationships while using packages like MIKE+ and InfoWorks. Hybrid UK-based role with opportunities across multiple offices.

Location: Newcastle

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

•Lead water quality assessments in rivers and lakes, and in transitional and coastal waterbodies, and develop tools to deliver efficiencies and innovative solutions for clients.
•Lead and build water quality models to support studies such as Integrated Water Management Plans, permitting studies and EIAs.
•Mentor staff within the team to support their professional development and build client relationships across disciplines.
•Take part in tenders and bids, contributing to proposals and framework contracts.
•Ensure outputs align with legislation and guidelines and delivered to programme and budget using project management systems.

Key Requirements

•Expertise in water quality, including knowledge on compounds such as cryptosporidium, PFAS, geosmin and disinfection by products and effective treatment means
•Significant experience in fluvial and/or coastal water quality modelling software including demonstrable knowledge of Environment Agency requirements for UPM or WINEP studies, and experience of model build for such studies
•Experience completing mass balance calculations including simple, flow-weighted and Monte Carlo statistical approaches plus understanding of hydrological assessments and tools (e.g. REFH2, FEH)
•Practical knowledge of scripting programmes such as Python, Anaconda, R would be advantageous along with strong GIS skills (QGIS, ArcGIS and / or MapInfo)
•Masters degree (or equivalent) in hydrology, engineering, maths or other relevant discipline

Experience:Water qualityEnvironmentConsulting

Education:Master's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeam leadershipReport writing

Languages:English

Tech Stack:MIKE+MIKE21HD/ADEcolabInfoWorks ICMSAGIS-SIMCATCormixPythonAnacondaRQGISArcGISMapInfo

Company Brief

AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Civil Engineering

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States

Founded: 1990

Glassdoor: 3.6

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AECOM

3 months ago

Principal Water Quality Scientist/ Modeller

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 20 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Newcastle

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

•Lead water quality assessments in rivers and lakes, and in transitional and coastal waterbodies, and develop tools to deliver efficiencies and innovative solutions for clients.
•Lead and build water quality models to support studies such as Integrated Water Management Plans, permitting studies and EIAs.
•Mentor staff within the team to support their professional development and build client relationships across disciplines.
•Take part in tenders and bids, contributing to proposals and framework contracts.
•Ensure outputs align with legislation and guidelines and delivered to programme and budget using project management systems.

Key Requirements

•Expertise in water quality, including knowledge on compounds such as cryptosporidium, PFAS, geosmin and disinfection by products and effective treatment means
•Significant experience in fluvial and/or coastal water quality modelling software including demonstrable knowledge of Environment Agency requirements for UPM or WINEP studies, and experience of model build for such studies
•Experience completing mass balance calculations including simple, flow-weighted and Monte Carlo statistical approaches plus understanding of hydrological assessments and tools (e.g. REFH2, FEH)
•Practical knowledge of scripting programmes such as Python, Anaconda, R would be advantageous along with strong GIS skills (QGIS, ArcGIS and / or MapInfo)
•Masters degree (or equivalent) in hydrology, engineering, maths or other relevant discipline

Experience:Water qualityEnvironmentConsulting

Education:Master's

Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeam leadershipReport writing

Languages:English

Tech Stack:MIKE+MIKE21HD/ADEcolabInfoWorks ICMSAGIS-SIMCATCormixPythonAnacondaRQGISArcGISMapInfo

Company Brief

AECOM

Industry: Civil Engineering

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States

Founded: 1990

Glassdoor: 3.6

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor