Lead Water Quality Engineer/Scientist

RSK Group

  • Ireland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
About the CompanyAt Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 15,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.About the Role:We are currently seeking a highly motivated experienced Environmental Scientist or Engineer, ideally with background in environmental modelling and wastewater engineering, to join our team to work on projects in Ireland and internationally. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of environmental surveys and modelling studies. The candidate will deliver assessments of the impacts of wastewater infrastructure on receiving waters. The role may will also involve contributing to the delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects.Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Preparing summary reports on wastewater infrastructure and environmental data.
  • Preparing preliminary dispersion models and mass balance models of fluvial, lacustrine and marine receiving waters.
  • Preparing Technical Specifications and Contract Documents to procure survey and modelling services
  • Coordinating the delivery of environmental surveys with 3rd party surveyors
  • Coordinating the delivery of water quality models and associated modelling reports with 3rd party modelling experts
  • Developing detailed project plans, including budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
  • Managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered within budget and on schedule.
  • Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure project compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
  • Providing technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and support staff.
  • Monitoring and controlling project costs, including tracking expenses and managing change orders.
  • Identifying and mitigating project risks and implementing effective risk management strategies.
  • Fostering effective communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders.
Key Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science or engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in water science/engineering, with a focus on water quality assessment, environmental modelling and/or wastewater treatment.
  • Strong knowledge of model scoping, calibration and validation
  • Strong knowledge of environmental surveying (in particular water quality monitoring, hydrometric surveying, hydrodynamic surveying)
  • Proven track record in successfully managing projects of varying complexity.
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet project milestones.
If you are a highly motivated and experienced Engineer/Scientist with a strong background in environmental modelling and/or wastewater engineering and a passion for delivering high-quality projects, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to the sustainable development of water infrastructure in Ireland.Our mission is to provide advice and assistance to today’s global community in the delivery of sustainable infrastructure for tomorrow. As a professional engineering and environmental consultancy, we provide water engineering, environmental engineering, and civil and structural engineering services to both public and private sector clients, mainly in the transportation and infrastructure sectors.Over the years we have provided services in water and wastewater engineering to authorities serving over five million consumers, and we’ve used our engineering services to help develop over five thousand kilometres of highways, making us one of the most respected consulting engineering practices in Ireland today. We’ve worked in over 20 countries and counting throughout the developing world and our employees have access to a range of major projects in Ireland, the UK, Europe, and Africa.Nicholas O’Dwyer is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.” Today, RSK Group consists of over 120 businesses and employs over 7,000 specialists. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.

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