Associate Flood Forecasting Modeller

AECOM
Manchester
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: OtherEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["GIS","Python","QGIS","ArcGIS","MapInfo","Flood Modeller","HEC-RAS","MIKE 11","FEH","Anaconda","Ruby"]

Lead real-time flood forecasting modelling within the Water team, delivering projects for clients like the Environment Agency. You’ll calibrate and review models using Flood Modeller, ICM, HEC-RAS and MIKE 11, mentor teammates, and contribute to tenders, while staying compliant with relevant legislation and guidelines.

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2 months ago

Associate Flood Forecasting Modeller

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Job Summary

Lead real-time flood forecasting modelling within the Water team, delivering projects for clients like the Environment Agency. You’ll calibrate and review models using Flood Modeller, ICM, HEC-RAS and MIKE 11, mentor teammates, and contribute to tenders, while staying compliant with relevant legislation and guidelines.
Location: Manchester
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Produce and review Flood Forecasting Inception Stage Reports, including assessing the quality of existing models and hydrometric data.
  • •Develop, calibrate, and check flood forecasting models (e.g. PDM, Flood Modeller).
  • •Carry out non-real-time modelling and hydrological analysis using tools such as Flood Modeller, ICM, HEC-RAS, MIKE 11, and FEH hydrological methods.
  • •Produce and review high-quality technical reports, documenting model build and associated uncertainties.
  • •Lead and contribute to tenders for key clients.

Key Requirements

  • •Significant experience in flood forecasting modelling (Flood Modeller).
  • •Strong knowledge of Environment Agency requirements, including preparing flood forecasting models compatible with their Incident Management Forecasting Systems.
  • •Proven ability in applying and calibrating hydrological models in flood forecasting (e.g. Muskingum-Cunge, Probability Distribution Model).
  • •Experience processing and analysing hydrometric data, including gauge rating reviews.
  • •Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or another relevant discipline.
Experience:HydrologyFlood forecastingWaterEnvironmental services
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:GISPythonQGISArcGISMapInfoFlood ModellerHEC-RASMIKE 11FEHAnacondaRuby
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Flood ModellerICMHEC-RASMIKE 11FEHPythonAnacondaRubyQGISArcGISMapInfo

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
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