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Principal hydrologist

Edinburgh
Jacobs
Hydrologist
€40,000 a year
Posted: 12 June
Offer description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing. We turn abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.


Responsibilities

* Play a key role in the growth and capability footprint of the Hydrology Team.
* Stakeholder interface across all technical and commercial matters.
* Support project teams, including coordinating planning and tender (preparing schedule and scope of works).
* Provide technical expertise for hydrological studies including FRM, EIAs, reservoir engineering, low‑flow, and water‑resources studies.
* Continuously develop subject‑matter expertise in the application of UK flood hydrologic analysis in line with the Flood Estimation Handbook.
* Proactively contribute to the ongoing development of a supportive team environment, taking an active role in mentoring and professional development of colleagues.
* Check and review calculations and technical deliverables.
* Write and review technical reports.


Qualifications

* Experience in water‑resource studies.
* Experience in the use of R/RStudio and Python for data analysis and visualisation.
* A sound knowledge of hydraulic analysis of culverts/bridges using CIRIA methods.
* Knowledge of hydrometry.
* Strong hydrology software skills such as Qube and LowFlows 2.
* A track record in developing (or a desire to develop) the professional development of peers and colleagues.


EEO Statement

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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