Principal / Associate Flood Forecasting Modeller
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Join AECOM's Water team as a Principal or Associate in a senior technical role focused on real-time flood forecasting.
Support wider hydrology and non-real-time modelling projects while helping expand services for the Environment Agency and other clients.
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Role overview
Join AECOM's Water team as a Principal or Associate in a senior technical role focused on real-time flood forecasting.
Support wider hydrology and non-real-time modelling projects while helping expand services for the Environment Agency and other clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead teams delivering real-time flood forecasting projects.
- Produce and review inception reports and assess model and hydrometric data quality.
- Develop, calibrate, and check flood forecasting models.
- Perform hydrological analysis and non-real-time modelling using specialist tools and methods.
- Prepare technical reports documenting model builds and uncertainties.
- Lead or contribute to tenders, mentor colleagues, and maintain client relationships.
- Use project management systems to deliver quality outputs on time and within budget.
- Stay current with relevant legislation and guidance.
Requirements
- Significant flood forecasting modelling experience, especially with Flood Modeller.
- Knowledge of Environment Agency requirements and forecasting systems.
- Experience applying and calibrating hydrological models, including methods such as Muskingum-Cunge and PDM.
- Analytical experience with hydrometric data processing and gauge rating reviews.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.
- Strong GIS skills using QGIS, ArcGIS, and/or MapInfo.
- Python, Anaconda, Ruby, or similar scripting knowledge is advantageous.
- Self-motivated, committed, collaborative, and able to work in a deadline-driven team.
Workplace and flexibility
- AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working model, with work possible from an office, remote location, or client site.
- Part-time or flexible working arrangements may be discussed.
Benefits and development
- Benefits include career development, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and personalised wellbeing support.
- The role offers opportunities to work alongside industry professionals on impactful water projects.
About AECOM
AECOM is an infrastructure consulting firm delivering advisory, planning, design, engineering, program, and construction management services.
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