Principal Water Quality Scientist/ Modeller

AECOM Australia PTY LTD

Croydon, United Kingdom
On-site
Water quality assessments
Water quality modelling software
Technical project delivery
As a Principal Water Quality Modeller, you will be a senior technical resource guiding junior staff and enhancing the offering to water utilities, industrial clients, Government agencies, and local authorities

Job Summary

  • As a Principal Water Quality Modeller, you will be a senior technical resource guiding junior staff and enhancing the offering to water utilities, industrial clients, Government agencies, and local authorities.
  • This role requires leading water quality assessments in rivers, lakes, transitional, and coastal waterbodies, and developing tools for client efficiencies and innovative solutions.
  • You will have the opportunity to lead and input into tenders, mentor staff, build client relationships, and stay updated on legislation and guidelines.

Matching Summary

As a Principal Water Quality Modeller, you will be a senior technical resource guiding junior staff and enhancing the offering to water utilities, industrial clients, Government agencies, and local authorities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • water quality assessments
  • water quality modelling software
  • technical project delivery
  • client relationship management
  • Environmental Improvement Programme (WINEP)

Nice-to-have

  • scripting programmes (Python, R)
  • GIS skills
  • innovative solutions development
  • mentoring junior staff

Key Requirements

  • Masters degree in hydrology, engineering, maths or relevant discipline
  • Significant experience in fluvial and/or coastal water quality modelling
  • Experience completing mass balance calculations
  • Understanding of hydrological assessments and tools
  • Experienced in technical project delivery and report writing

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