Senior or Principal Hydraulic Modeller

Overview

As a Senior or Principal Hydraulic Modeller at Jacobs, you will deliver advanced hydraulic models to reduce flood risk and enhance climate resilience across Ireland and the UK. You work within a multidisciplinary Water Catchment Management team to support major infrastructure programmes and environmental protection. You will lead technical delivery, mentor junior colleagues and push for innovative, sustainable water management solutions. This hybrid role offers leadership opportunities, exposure to high-profile projects and a clear path for technical growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping resilient communities and infrastructure for generations to come.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• flexible and supportive environment
• mentoring opportunities
• career progression
• well-being benefits
• global giving and volunteering program

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate and review 1D and 1D-2D hydraulic models using industry-leading software
• Apply hydrological and hydraulic analysis to solve complex water management challenges
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients
• Support technical assurance, peer review and quality management activities
• Analyse and interpret data using GIS platforms and analytical tools
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members
• Contribute to project delivery from feasibility through detailed design and construction
• Champion innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across project delivery

Key requirements

• Experience developing and applying 1D and 2D hydraulic models for river, urban or coastal flood risk projects
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic modelling software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM or HEC-RAS
• Experience undertaking hydrological assessments and calculations
• Ability to review and assure technical modelling outputs
• Collaborative approach and passion for knowledge sharing and team development
• Working towards, or already holding, Chartered status with ICE, CIWEM or equivalent

• collaborative
• mentoring
• analytical thinking
• 1D and 1D-2D hydraulic modelling
• Flood Modeller
• TUFLOW

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