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    4. Hydraulic Modelling Internship 2023
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    Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

    Every year, Scottish Water is pleased to host a variety of summer internship programmes, open to university students in the penultimate year of their degree programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your studies and challenge yourself to develop your practical skills in line with your future career aspirations.

    We are delighted this year to be able to offer a 12-week Summer Internship from June to September 2023, specialising in Hydraulic Modelling.

    What might life look like as a Hydraulic Modelling Intern?

    Scottish Water’s Summer Internship scheme will give you a taste of what it feels like to work in one of the largest water companies in the world.

    This role will be located in the Central Belt, with flexibility to work independently in a Hybrid manner.

    As a Hydraulic Modelling Intern, you will learn how Scottish Water digitally maps our Water & Wastewater assets using bespoke modelling software to better understand network performance.

    You may be involved in.

    • Understanding how to build a hydraulic model
    • Running model simulations to understand impact on the Water & Wastewater networks based on e.g., climate change, growth
    • Data Analytics
    • Programming
    • Model results sharing & presentation
    • Understanding how the environment is impacted by Scottish Water customers

    What does a successful candidate look like?

    To be eligible to apply for this internship programme you will be a penultimate year student (for example in your third year of a four-year course, or in your fourth year but going on to study a master’s degree).

    You will be studying towards a degree typically in:

    • Engineering
    • Environmental Science
    • Mathematics
    • Economics
    • Business Analytics
    • Geography

    ​Skills should include:

    • Logical thinker
    • Good communicator
    • Self-starter
    • Ability to work remotely
    • Open mindset
    • Willingness to engage with the team

    Why Scottish Water?

    Scotland’s water is essential to life – it’s one of our most precious natural resources. Joining us now means being part of our evolving future story as we face the challenges of climate change, its impact on the environment and our vital services. Join us to support a flourishing Scotland now and into the future.

    As a highly successful and world-renowned organisation, owned by the people of Scotland, we are entering into an exciting period of transformation. We will ensure we deliver excellent service, value to our customers and our NetZero ambitions. This is your opportunity to be part of that journey.

    How to Apply and Next Steps

    The closing date for applications to this programme will be Midnight on Sunday 26th of February 2023.

    At Scottish Water, we like to keep things simple and as such, the recruitment process for this programme will involve just two steps:

    • Submit a CV alongside a short cover letter (maximum of 500 words) which summarises why you have chosen to pursue a career in this field and what you hope to gain should you be successful in joining us as a Summer Intern.
    • Final interview with the hiring team

    Should you need to get in touch, please contact our Recruitment team at SWRecruitment@scottishwater.co.uk