Assistant Hydraulic Modeller

AtkinsRealis is one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.

Join our organization as an Assistant Hydraulic Modeller (Entry Level), where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.  

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So, talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.' 

Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary team is one of the largest in the UK, providing water and wastewater infrastructure services alongside drainage design, SuDS and surface water management. Our wide variety of clients span across the UK and internationally and include water companies, local authorities, highways / rail authorities, and developers. 

It’s an exciting time to be working for our UK Water business with unprecedented investment in the water industry.  Due to continued framework successes, we seek to recruit an Assistant Hydraulic Modeller (Entry Level) to join our Water and Wastewater Team. We are looking for entry level candidates who may have limited experience in the area but with good analytical skills and a desire to learn. 

What we offer?

We aren't just engineers, environmental professionals, or consultants. We're pioneers, constantly innovating and pushing boundaries to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges – especially when it comes to water. From enhancing our beautiful rivers and urban landscapes to building sustainable cities in the harshest environments – our Networks & Drainage Solutions (N&DS) team is at the forefront. 

Over the next 10 years, we plan to expand the practice rapidly to meet our clients' objectives. We're developing enhanced training courses to accelerate our staff resource capability. It means great futures for both new and experienced colleagues. 

The opportunities in our practice to grow as an individual are immense. You'll receive mentorship from the outstanding leaders we have within the team.  

From day one your personal development plan puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported to go as far as you want to go. 

Your purpose:

• To develop computer models, to investigate flooding and environmental problems and generation of outline solutions with a focus on sustainability and environmental compliance.
• Build, verification and analysis of hydraulic sewer models outputs.
• Data handling and analysis.
• Use of GIS software (such as MapInfo & ArcGIS), to support our understanding of complex environmental problems.
• Development of reports and other project deliverables.
• Survey planning and survey supervision.
• To work in a team of other hydraulic modellers, to proactively solve environmental problems for our clients.

What you can bring:

• An interest in the water environment and sustainability and desire to apply your skills to the challenges the environment faces.
• Desire to learn and develop technically and work towards a professional qualification.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• BSc/BEng/MEng degree level in Engineering, Geography, GIS or a science related subject (other equivalents can be considered).
• Consideration will be given to HNC, HND level qualification in similar subjects. Opportunities to work towards qualifications can be discussed and supported for the right candidate. 
• Mathematics and English at GCSE/SN5 or equivalent (or higher) Grade C / 5 and above. 

About Us:

At AtkinsRéalis we put Environment, Sustainability and Health & Safety at the heart of our business strategy. We possess a significant breadth of knowledge and depth of skills and experience for the ultimate benefit of our clients. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas. Together with our clients, we’re always striving to find better ways to get things done. We are a certified CPD Accredited employer with Engineers Ireland and we were named Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the year in 2021.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.