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Graduate Coastal Modeller

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • Liverpool, +2

AI generated summary

  • Enthusiastic and personable graduate with strong technical ability in data analysis and modelling, good communication skills, an interest in digital solutions, and a background in hydro-informatics, water quality modelling, coastal morphology and sediment transport modelling, CFD modelling, or statistical analysis in coastal and river studies. Must also be proficient in GIS software and programming languages, and willing to travel.
  • The candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, conducting coastal modelling, providing advice to engineering teams, utilizing digital technology, preparing reports and presentations, managing projects, and assisting with any additional duties as requested by their manager.

Requirements

  • Enthusiastic and personable
  • Strong technical ability in data analysis and modelling and a desire to extend this aspect in your
  • Good team player to contribute to dynamic group
  • Good communicator (Written and verbal)
  • Commercially aware
  • Interest in Digital Solutions
  • Meng/MSc or PhD with final thesis on one of the following subjects:
  • Hydro-informatics with focus on coastal modelling techniques;
  • Water quality modelling (modelling experience is not essential but a good knowledge of water quality and bio-chemical processes and interest in numerical modelling is important)
  • Coastal morphology and sediment transport modelling (modelling experience is not essential but a good knowledge of coastal processes and interest in numerical modelling is important);
  • Application of CFD modelling in maritime or water industry;
  • Application of statistical analysis in coastal and river studies with skill in Python and R programming
  • Ability in mainstream GIS software and programming languages (such as Python and R) is preferable.
  • You will have a strong technical ability in data analysis and modelling and a desire to develop this aspect in your career.
  • You will be prepared to travel within the UK and Overseas from time to time.

Responsibilities

  • Collection and collation of input data
  • Process data. The candidate must have numerical and analytic skills in pre/post-processing data.
  • Carry out coastal hydrodynamic modelling, wave modelling and dispersion & dilution modelling with support from senior staff.
  • Provide judgment and advice to engineering and environmental teams.
  • Contribute to the use of digital technology to improve processes and efficiencies.
  • Preparation of reports and presentations.
  • Commercial and technical management of projects within the office, ensuring projects show a profitable result and are completed to an agreed programme.
  • Carry out any duties which your line manager may reasonably request within the broad parameters of your role.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Graduate Coastal Modeller?

The main responsibilities include contributing to the development of coastal modelling services, working on projects related to planning and design of coastal structures, conducting coastal processes modelling, and assisting with environmental consenting work.

What type of projects will a Graduate Coastal Modeller work on?

A Graduate Coastal Modeller will work on projects related to coastal structures such as breakwaters, revetments, sea walls, intakes and outfalls, coastal processes modelling, and environmental consenting work.

What skills are required for this role?

Skills required for this role include numerical modelling, knowledge of coastal processes, understanding of coastal structures, experience with environmental consenting work, and the ability to work as part of a team.

What is the purpose of the Coastal Modelling Group within the Maritime UK AG?

The Coastal Modelling Group provides numerical modelling services to internal and external clients for the planning and design of coastal structures, coastal processes modelling, and environmental consenting work.

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Mission & Purpose

Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. As consulting engineers, we care deeply about our people, our clients and society at large. Through our mission Enhancing Society Together, we take responsibility for having a positive impact on the world. We constantly challenge ourselves and others to develop sustainable solutions to local and global issues related to the built environment.