Principal Engineer

Overview

Lead wastewater modelling projects, manage teams, and deliver hydraulic solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• hydraulic modelling
• model review
• modeller training
• automation tools
• project management
• client relations

Tasks

-Supervise modellers in integrating hydraulic modelling (1D–2D) with engineering aspects. -Clarify expectations and outcome measures to meet client requirements and deliver successful projects. -Liaise with clients on a daily basis. -Review technical work including model build, verification, evaluation, feasibility, optioneering, and outline design. -Support recruitment, staff development, and business growth in new regions. -As a Wastewater Modeller, you will manage a diverse range of sewerage-related projects that deliver sustainable benefits to communities and the environment for both public and private sector clients. -Train modellers to understand engineering constraints and opportunities to ensure realistic model outputs. -Build strong internal and external client relationships through value addition. -Influence delivery teams to adopt smarter methods by developing automation tools and ensuring high quality. -Manage the project team and client relationships. -Take accountability for high-standard deliverables by adopting various check/review methods and documentation practices.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• chartered
• 12 years
• communication
• infoworks
• qgis

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Geography. -Preferably fully chartered or close to undergoing the chartership interview with a recognized institution (e.g., ICE, CIWEM). -Minimum 12 years of experience in hydraulic design or modelling. -Strong communication and writing skills. -Self-motivated, assertive, and capable of working under pressure. -In-depth knowledge or experience with tools such as InfoWorks ICM, MapInfo, QGIS, SewerGEMS, HEC-RAS, MicroDrainage, or similar. -Flexible and adaptable to new or challenging work as per business requirements.

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