Graduate Water Modelling Engineer or Scientist

Your Impact:

As one of the world’s most value resources, our team is solving some of the world’s most complex water issues. Whether it’s treating, distributing or storing water, Jacobs reaches across boundaries and collaborates to successfully deliver customized innovative solutions. We provide you the means and tools to work on a wide variety of interesting and challenging projects to grow your career and help protect this valuable resource.

We have an immediate requirement for a Graduate Modelling Engineer or Scientist to join our Melbourne Water infrastructure team. We welcome applications from candidates based in other locations across Australia or New Zealand, pending they are located nearby to a Jacobs Office.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive, dedicated and high-performing team of water professionals to deliver a range of significant projects for both public and private sector clients both locally and nationally. 

As a Water Modelling Engineer or Scientist, working under the guidance of experienced engineers and scientists, you will be responsible for:

• Using water, sewer and stormwater models to inform the design of remediation to water, sewer and stormwater networks and infrastructure.
• In case of water network models: the construction of a hydraulic network model from client data including but not limited to:  GIS, Schematics, Pressure, flow, depth time series and discussions with operational teams at our clients.
• Planning the deployment of sensors to collect vital information to understand the behaviour  of the network under normal operation and during peak periods.
• Analyses of water network behaviour using data from field based sensors to understand and  calibrate a network model, making it as representative of actual operation as possible.
• Using the models that you have built and calibrated to determine which assets need investment, what are the most effective solutions to inform asset management, emergency planning or help cities across region prepare for growth and a changing climate.
• Strategic planning for water infrastructure, encompassing water mains, water pumping stations, water reservoirs, sewer mains, sewage pumping stations, as well as waterways and wetlands.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking, and attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfil what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together. We’ll mentor you each step of the way to ensure you’re set up for success.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

This is a unique role that requires applicants to hold the right to work in Australia. Bring your curiosity, collaborative spirit and strong communication skills, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfil what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Completed or close to completion of a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Strong attention to detail and an aptitude for data analysis, including working with GIS and Excel spreadsheets.
• You should enjoy working with large volumes of data, being capable of managing and analysing the data to understand trends or determine the root cause of observed changes in variables.  A background in data analysis would be beneficial however not mandatory. 
• A willingness to learn and use various water modelling packages such as InfoWorks WS, EPAnet, WaterGEMS as well as other modelling packages like MUSIC or HECRAS.
• Ability to work independently or within a wider team when required to deliver the required brief, adapting to each project as required.
• A willingness to learn and use design software such as AutoCAD and 12D.

Our Graduate Program 

As a Graduate at Jacobs, you’ll be a valued member of our team from Day 1 and work on real projects, bids and tenders from the get-go. From gaining hands-on experience, to participating in networking events and structured learning sessions, you’ll find new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. 

Our teams offer a supportive environment to help you to learn, grow and excel. Working under the guidance and mentorship of our experts and industry leaders, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to deliver the boldest solutions for the extraordinary and the everyday.

We see graduates as the future leaders of our business, which is why we’re delighted to have placed #13 in the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Graduate Employers award for ‘Most Popular Employer’ in 2023! No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. 

Jacobs. A world where you can.

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s Network – find out more about our employee networks here.

With safety, accessibility and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to delivering ever more innovative and sustainable solutions for clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate for a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel, please let your recruiter know in your application. 

If you require support or reasonable adjustments with regards to our recruitment process, please contact the team here.

Successful candidates may be asked to complete pre-employment checks including: Identity, Right to Work, Employment/Education History and Criminal Record. If you are unable to complete these checks or meet the associated criteria, then your offer of employment may be delayed or withdrawn.

To be considered for this role, please apply via the link and attach your CV, cover letter, proof of working rights (e.g., passport) and academic transcript to your application.