Hydrology & Hydraulic Modelling Graduate Engineer

Hydrology & Hydraulic Modelling Graduate Engineer / Edinburgh

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
• Business Line:
  Water
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  UK
  - Edinburgh
  - Tanfield

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

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
• Surface Water Modelling for Flood Risk

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.

Here’s 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.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a…