Water Engineer

Overview

In this role you will build and apply hydraulic models to inform stormwater design and flood risk management for diverse clients. You will work within Arup’s Water Team in Sheffield, collaborating across multiple offices to deliver integrated hydraulic solutions and nature-based approaches. You’ll use GIS to communicate risks and mentor junior modellers while contributing to bids and reports. This is a chance to shape resilient urban drainage and water infrastructure on UK and international projects, within a values-driven, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Profit Share
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accident insurance
• Income protection
• Flexible benefits

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1D–2D hydraulic modelling projects including build, calibration and validation
• Assess flood risk and water quality using hydraulic models (surface water, fluvial, SuDS)
• Develop stormwater management solutions from feasibility to detailed design
• Utilise GIS and terrain data to analyse and communicate risks
• Oversee technical project delivery, programmes, budgets and QA
• Prepare survey specifications and liaise with survey subcontractors
• Mentor and support junior modellers and engineers
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations and deliverables; contribute to bids and proposals

Key requirements

• Experience with hydraulic modelling
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field
• Working towards chartership with a relevant professional body
• Experience with GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS)
• Experience with Flood Risk Assessments or Drainage Impact Assessments
• Experience with 1D–2D integrated catchment models
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar 3D design software

• Keen to learn
• Collaborative
• Ability to share ideas
• InfoWorks ICM (essential)
• InfoDrainage/Microdrainage (preferred)
• MIKE

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