Graduate Hydraulic Modeller Leeds 2026 starts

About Our Team:

Communities around the globe are challenged to find effective ways to manage water throughout the water cycle while protecting communities from flooding and sustaining the natural environment. At AECOM our Water specialists work together worldwide to find innovative solutions to the management of water. We provide technical expertise and solutions for projects across Europe the Middle East and Africa in areas such as: 

• Flood Risk Management Optioneering and Design
• Mapping for Communities at Risk of Flooding
• Production of Flood Forecasting Models and Flood Warnings
• Hydrological Assessments
• Low Flow and Drought Condition Assessments
• Watercourse Pollution Modelling
• Surface Water  Modelling for Flood Risk
• Wastewater Modelling

Our hydrologic and hydraulic modelling graduates gain valuable experience working on a variety of global projects alongside a multitude of different disciplines. Our graduates are encouraged to develop their understanding of many elements within the water industry such as design optioneering and optimising of water management and flood risk solutions report writing and use of modelling software. You will work alongside our experienced consultants as you develop these skills within a positive culture where learning and development is actively supported and promoted.

Heres what youll do:

An integral part of your role will be hydraulic modelling analysis and presentation of data. You may be involved in field work such as site visits and also contributing to client communications and meetings to present deliverables and technical reports. Your initial focus on gaining technical experience will gradually transition into taking more responsibility for interpreting data and optioneering processes.  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Modelling of fluvial surface water and wastewater systems using specialist software to quantify flood risk
• Analysis of hydrometric data and development of hydrological analyses to inform model boundary conditions
• Verification of models and tools using recorded information to validate results of predictive assessments
• Interpreting model outputs to assess flood risk in the present day and also any changes expected as a result of climate change
• Preparation of graphical and GIS deliverables
• Contributing to continued innovation and business development
• Involvement with and support to the modelling team and other disciplines such as engineering groundwater planning and environment.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us!

We support our graduates to pursue their professional development through professional organisations such as ICE or CIWEM. This is further complimented by AECOMs Graduate Development programme providing broader development and training and an opportunity to meet with other graduates. 

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• Degree in either (Physical) Geography Environmental Modelling Civil Engineering (hydraulics/hydrology) or other hydrology / flood risk related subject. A Masters qualification (or higher) would be advantageous.
• Demonstratable understanding of hydrology and fluvial systems through degree modules studies and preferably as part of a dissertation / extended essay
• Self-motivation enthusiasm hard working with ambition and drive 
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong in numeracy
• Ability to work as part of a team collaborating with colleagues client and stakeholders as appropriate and independently without losing initiative & focus.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure responding to changing project and programme demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients colleagues stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word Excel & Powerpoint
• Some experience of GIS software packages such as ARC-GIS QGIS or Mapinfo
• Some knowledge of coding R-software etc. advantageous but not essential for this role

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern