Principal Engineer - Groundwater Modelling

The SWM Consulting (GCC) team is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing groundwater team within the SWM Consulting Team (UK Water). You will have 8+ years of professional experience on hydrogeology, groundwater modelling and/or knowledge of UK water sector. You will be expected to work with the wider UK team on developing conceptual groundwater models, interpretation of hydrogeological and geological data, support the GCC team, assist on bids/tenders and taking ownership of other catchment studies for the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and work with industry leading hydrogeologists and groundwater modellers with an excellent support network and mentorship from the UK team and an opportunity to develop the GCC team.

• The candidate should have more than 8yrs of demonstrable working experience on MODFLOW and hydrogeology

• Excellent communication and to effectively liaise with the UK team as well as internal and external Clients

• Developing groundwater models, managing and interpretation of hydrogeological data

• Skills on using automation tools for pre and post processing of large datasets (familiarity with 'Python, VBA, R' is desirable)

• Preparing detailed modeling reports, extraction of information from groundwater models, producing interactive reports/mapping and other GIS based outputs

• Works collaboratively within the team and proactively supports junior staff in developing their technical knowledge and understanding of tasks/projects assigned

• Welcomes more responsibility and has an ability to proactively manage professional development, seeking support from more senior staff where required

• Proactively contributes to the culture of safety, health and well-being of self and of individuals and the team; recognises the impact of what we do on the safety of others

• Communicates openly and keeps people informed, actively supporting a knowledge sharing and learning environment across WSP.

• Masters Degree in Water Resources Engineering or equivalent.

• Prior experience of flood risk management based projects, ideally with exposure to standards, specifications and software tools used in the UK Water Industry. A Minimum of 6+ years of relevant industry experience is desirable.

• Working towards professional accreditation with CIWEM or with an ability to get chartered within 1-year (Desirable)

• Strong working knowledge of on UK groundwater modelling, hydrogeology and geomorphology.

  • Groundwater Modelling

  • Abstraction Studies

  • Low Flows Hydrology

  • Surface Water Management

  • GIS based desk-studies

  • Detailed Project/Modelling Reporting

  • Project Management/Understanding of Project Financials

• Strong experience in appropriate modelling software (MODFLOW, 4R, FEFLOW, QGIS, ArcGIS, Python/VBA)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.

• Competent in MS Office.

• Ability to work on own initiative on technical matters, ability/background in collaborating with other design disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects

• An ability to develop the GCC team and proactively take charge of recruitment and team building, technical development and mentoring.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.