Assistant Engineer - Clean Water Modelling

As an Assistant Engineer (Modelling) within our Water Team, you will assist in providing technical support on water distribution projects to ensure accurate and efficient project delivery for internal and external clients.

The role includes Assisting Engineers/ Sr. Engineers to provide support on hydraulic modelling studies using industry standard software (Infoworks WS (Pro) / Synergi) as well as other projects requiring detailed technical analysis. You will be expected to use existing models as well as building new models to assess and understand asset performance.

We are seeking candidates who are enthusiastic, willing to learn, self-motivated and passionate about delivering quality projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing technical input on water and or wastewater projects as part of a project team. 
• Roles include:

• Network Modelling in support of Engineers and Senior Engineers

• Support to development of Feasibility studies and optioneering.

• Use of network models to analyse Asset Performance.

• Preparation of reports and supporting drawings.

• Definition of work needed by field investigation teams.

• Responding to customer needs to support maintaining good client relationships at all levels.

• Attend and contribute to project meetings internally and with clients via video conferencing where appropriate.
• Undertake your own continuing professional development under guidance from your Line Manager.
• All employees shall familiarise themselves with our health and safety arrangements and guidance relevant to themselves and their activities and shall meet any specific duties for their role as detailed within GNHS020 – Competencies, Roles and Responsibilities. This document is available to all employees through our company intranet and is accessible from your first day with the company

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering.
• Basic understanding of water and wastewater projects, preferably with exposure to standards and specifications in the UK Water Industry. A Minimum of 2 years industry experience is desired but not essential.
• Experience of one or more areas of UK Water distribution industry projects is desired. 
  • Network modelling / Zonal Analysis.
  • Asset Performance Assessments / Reviews.
  • Operational Modelling.
  • Network Improvement Solution Development.
• Some experience in appropriate modelling software (Infoworks WS Pro, InfoWater, Synergi, EPAnet, WaterGEMs) and other asset management approaches.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
• Competent in MS Office.