Senior Engineer - Coastal Modeller

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Our Water team is on the lookout for a passionate Coastal Modeller to join our dynamic and rapidly growing Water Business Line. This is your chance to help deliver high profile, influential projects across the UK and even further afield while working at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious and connected northern engineering hubs.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping resilient, future proof solutions for communities, infrastructure and the environment. No two days are the same, and you’ll have every opportunity to grow, innovate, and collaborate with a team that thrives on variety.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Assist in undertaking modelling studies for a range of projects, from feasibility/option appraisal through to detailed design.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to support the delivery of modelling studies.
• Contribute to the development, setup and application of numerical models.
• Support senior team members in project delivery, including data analysis and reporting.
• Assist in ensuring tasks are delivered to agreed budgets, programmes and quality standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and project documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams and, where appropriate, support communication with clients and stakeholders.

Continue to develop technical skills and knowledge within the coastal modelling field. If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Degree (or Masters) in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Marine Science, Oceanography or similar.
• Board Passer.
• Some experience working on Coastal, Ports or Water projects (through industry or academia), with developing technical capability.

• Experience or familiarity with one or more of the following:
  • Model development and application using MIKE by DHI and/or Delft3D software.
  • Metocean data analysis using MATLAB / Python.
  • Near-field mixing studies using CORMIX.
  • Joint probability methods (using EA/Defra guidance).
  • Multivariate analysis.
  • Overtopping assessments (using the EurOtop Manual).
  • Beach design (using XBeach, Shingle-B).
• Must be amenable to work fixed night shift schedule and hybrid set-up of 3 days onsite per week. 
• You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.

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About AECOM 

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What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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