Overview
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure while advancing your career? Due to significant growth across our Water Catchment Management business, we’re looking for talented Hydraulic Water Modellers to join our team in Ireland, supporting major frameworks with leading water companies delivering some of the largest Flood Risk Management frameworks ever seen.
Remit and Responsibilities
Hydraulic modelling using industry standard software (Flood Modeller, Tuflow, InfoWorks, HEC‑RAS) for model development, calibration, interpretation and interrogation of 1D and 1D/2D models.
Analysing, managing and interpreting data using GIS software (ArcGIS, MapInfo, QGIS) and analytical tools (R and Python).
Contributing your own innovative ideas, challenging the norm, and helping us all deliver better solutions for our clients.
Collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver client outcomes.
Writing, developing and reviewing complex technical reports.
Mentoring and contributing to a supportive team environment.
Peer‑reviewing and checking of calculations and technical deliverables.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree/Meng/MSc in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics or a related discipline.
Keen to achieve or already chartered status with an appropriate Professional Body (preferably ICE or CIWEM).
Experience in implementing 1D and 2D modelling techniques for river, urban and coastal flooding applications.
Sound knowledge and experience of industry standard software, such as Flood Modeller, Tuflow (InfoWorks ICM river, drainage and 2D modelling) for model development, calibration, interpretation and interrogation of 1D and 1D/2D models.
Experience of technical assurance of modelling outputs.
Demonstrable experience of hydrological calculations.
Ability to mentor colleagues and peers, supporting personal, skills and career development, ensuring the continued growth of the team’s capability footprint.
Joining Jacobs
We value safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. Our culture of caring supports well‑being and flexibility across all roles. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, well‑being benefits, and opportunities to contribute to our global giving and volunteering program.
We embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do and support a diverse workforce. As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working or who may not meet all the listed requirements for the role.
Application Process
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Additional Information
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