Senior/Principal Water Scientist/Planning
Aecom
Lead water science consulting, impact assessments, and multidisciplinary teams for infrastructure projects.
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Hybrid
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
impact assessment
monitoring design
team coordination
stakeholder engagement
proposal writing
bid preparation
- Water environment impact assessment of some of the largest solar farms to have gained consent in the UK.
- Be able to write proposals and develop the scope for relevant surveys, monitoring and assessments etc.
- Support delivery of high-quality water science consultancy and advisory services to both internal and external clients, including through our check and review processes;
- Author or technically check project deliverables to ensure high quality outputs.
- Co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams including water scientists, hydrogeologists, hydromorphologists, aquatic ecologists and flood risk specialists, ensuring necessary resources, budgets and controls are in place to meet both programme and budget requirements;
- Engage proactively with statutory stakeholders to resolve matters and ensure agreement on scopes of work, mitigation etc.
- Nutrient neutrality assessments for private developers, technical support to LPAs, and supporting NE casework.
- Technical support during details design and secondary consent applications for major energy and highway projects, including the diversion of the River Eye SSSI.
- Support production of Water Environment Impact Assessments for Environmental Statements, WFD/WER Compliance Assessments, Nutrient Neutrality Assessments, various management plans and secondary consent applications;
- Actively support the health, safety and well-being of the team and other colleagues;
- Support development of technically robust and pragmatic solutions to complex water science issues;
- Water science constraints and opportunities analysis to inform the masterplanning of new residential developments and major linear infrastructure projects.
- Complex water quality monitoring to investigate stratification in a Highland's loch associated with a proposed Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme.
- Identify the need for, plan and implement complex monitoring and field work as maybe required (e.g. water quality monitoring, flow gauging, hydromorphological surveys, PWS investigations etc.);
- Support the preparation of high quality and commercially astute bids and tenders for water science services, for in a wide range of sectors including: energy, utilities, transport, defence, water, residential and commercial etc.;
- Water science services to support developments of carbon capture technology to existing and proposed developments, as well as cross-country pipelines.
What you bring
technical specialist
wfd/wer
water impact
communication
permits
infrastructure
- Be a technical specialist in a particular field (e.g. water science, hydrogeology, hydromorphology etc.).
- WFD/WER Assessments of various proposed infrastructure projects.
- Extensive experience undertaking Water Environment Impact and WFD/WER assessments.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with other members of the Water Environment Team, within projects and with clients;
- Experience of water relevant permits/licences/consents and/or Nutrient Neutrality Assessments beneficial.
- Have experience across a range of different infrastructure types, planning regimes (e.g. DCO, TCPA), and project stages (i.e. feasibility/concept, planning, detail design, construction, post-construction).
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Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
- Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
- Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
- Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
- Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
- Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
- Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
- Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
- Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
- Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
- Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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