Responsibilities
* Supporting the delivery of bespoke numerical modelling projects to enable decision making in subsurface geoengineering projects, with a particular focus on simulating subsurface flow and associated processes. Our typical consulting projects span: geological storage of nuclear waste; energy (e.g. geothermal, oil & gas, CO 2 storage, H 2 storage, wind); mining; water resources; and infrastructure.
* Driving forward the geoscience modelling team’s capabilities in subsurface flow simulation, including in areas such as multi-phase flow, coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical processes, finite volume analysis and mesh generation.
* Assisting with the development of industry-leading solutions (e.g. for geoscience data interpretation, numerical simulation and risk analysis) within the global geoscience modelling team, including supporting the development of WSP’s in-house FracMan® modelling software, to stay ahead of the market.
* Staying abreast of the latest technological advances and industry trends in the fields of subsurface risk assessment and model-based decision making, including flexible learning of new technical skills.
* Being proactive within WSP’s global ‘practice area networks’ (PANs) with regards to seeking opportunities to collaborate on business and technical and initiatives across WSP’s Energy, Infrastructure, Nuclear Waste and Mining businesses.
* Development and support of links with our commercial clients in WSP’s various business sectors, including seeking opportunities to offer our existing services, innovating new solutions to fit clients’ needs, or delivering software training courses.
* Supporting business development and writing proposals to help extend our portfolio of modelling projects and technical offering.
* Production of high-quality scientific/technical reports, and delivery of presentations to clients and WSP colleagues.
* Communicate project deliverables to clients and be an advocate for our modelling services to both external and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Doctorate or Master's degree (or equivalent) in a mathematical (e.g. Mathematics, Engineering, Physics) or numerate geoscience subject (e.g. Reservoir Engineering, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Geomechanics/Geotechnics );
* Strong track record of the use and development of numerical subsurface modelling software and techniques – with a particular emphasis on subsurface flow simulation (e.g. with finite volume/finite element codes), including multi-phase flow and coupled processes applied to subsurface disposal/storage and/or reservoir development ;
* Strong experience of scripting languages such as (ideally) Python, or similar (e.g. R, MATLAB);
* Ability to demonstrate a resourceful approach to work and working independently, displaying strong initiative and decision-making skills;
* Excellent verbal communication skills (in English) with the ability to both absorb and impart technical concepts and information effectively; and
* Excellent scientific writing ability, with experience of producing high-quality technical reports and scientific papers.
* Consulting experience of delivering geoscience modelling-related projects in one or more of our target market sectors (Energy, Nuclear, Water, Environment and Infrastructure);
* Experience of software development in languages such as Python, Fortran or C++;
* Experience of data analysis and management using scripting languages and database languages such as SQL/PostgreSQL and related tools;
* Successful experience of preparing bids to competitive tender processes;
* Experience in liaising with clients and managing professional relationships; and
* Project management skills.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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