Overview

Hydrologist / Water Resource Engineer (Mining) role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This full-time, permanent position can be based in London (UK) or Naas (Ireland).

What you will do

• Contribute to water resources aspects of mining projects, including environmental assessments, permitting, engineering design, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations, and water stewardship in the industry.
• Conduct climate, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments; develop water management plans; perform water balance modelling; conduct climate change modelling; and design water management infrastructure.
• Conduct dam break analyses and consequence classification assessments.
• Prepare technical documents for senior review.
• Support non-mining projects in the UK and Ireland, including Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS design.
• Travel for project-based site work as needed.
• Assist in client relationship development and business development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support senior staff to meet project goals.
• Support development and maintenance of client relationships, either through project-based client interaction or through supporting business development efforts of senior staff.
• Working in a collaborative manner with colleagues from other disciplines within WSP as required.
• Work in a collaborative way, taking direction from and supporting more senior staff to achieve project goals and meet deadlines, while maintaining a safety-first attitude in line with WSP’s health and safety policy.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• BSc degree (or equivalent) in Water Resource Engineering or Civil Engineering (with hydrology and hydraulics modules); or BSc in Geography or Environmental Sciences (with hydrology module). MSc in hydrology and/or hydraulic design would be advantageous.
• Strong technical and report writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written (in English).
• Ability to work in an open and collaborative manner as part of a team.
• Good organisational ability and time management skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel both locally and internationally.

Desirable Skills

• Experience conducting hydrologic and hydraulic assessments and/or design of water management infrastructure.
• Past experience working on mining sector projects.
• Experience in consulting or engineering.
• Competency with GIS and CAD systems.
• Competency in a programming language (e.g. Python, R, C).
• Competency with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PC SWMM).
• Competency with GoldSim Monte Carlo Simulation software.
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation.
• Additional language skills.
• Ability to travel to and from sites across the UK; international travel experience.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

About us & benefits

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our people are united by a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We offer work-life balance, hybrid working, inclusivity and belonging, health and wellbeing benefits, flexible time options, and development opportunities. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates and provide reasonable workplace adjustments where needed.

Join our global team of 69,000 employees working to make a positive impact in communities around the world.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Professional Services