Water Quality Modeller

Overview:

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading engineering design consultancies with a strong reputation in Water and Management consultancy (WMC). This team within AtkinsRéalis Water, & Environment has a range of portfolio of development projects.

We currently have an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Engineer in our rapidly expanding WMC team in Bangalore. With a strong workload in the pipeline, we need to increase our resources to meet the growing demands of our clients across the UK and US, especially in water quality and hydraulic modelling.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of water quality parameters utilizing various modelling and analysis platforms.
• Experience in hydraulic modelling – including any of the following environments in 1D, 2D, 3D: rivers, lakes, coastal, canals, sewers, dams etc.
• Applicants must be numerate, literate and familiar with IT and software appropriate to the tasks to be undertaken like; InfoWorks ICM (1D/2D), Mike (Rivers/Coastal). Knowledge on SAGIS- SIMCAT, RIOT, RQP, QUAL2K etc are an added value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect, interpret, and assess data related to water quality, utilizing statistical methods and software tools and other relevant programs, to derive meaningful insights.
• Perform analysis of water sources, identifying potential issues, and recommending appropriate corrective measures.
• Utilize a strong understanding of hydraulics to assess water flow, distribution, and treatment processes, contributing to the optimization of systems and processes.
• Generate detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Employ automation to improve data analysis efficiency and create custom tools for water quality assessment and reporting.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in water quality management systems, proposing innovative solutions and strategies.
• Stay updated with industry advancements, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in water quality standards.

Requirements:

• Ph.D/Master’s degree in Water Resources or Environmental Science, with Bachelors in Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in water quality analysis, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, water quality parameters and treatment processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Critical thinking abilities and a proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality in work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Programming skills in VBA/Python/Matlab for data analysis, automation, and tool development is advantageous.
• Statistical analysis tools/software (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS) and data visualization techniques is advantageous.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and guidelines related to water quality management is advantageous.