Coastal Modeling Professional

7 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Baird, Inc. Full time

At Baird, Inc., we provide professional engineering and technical services related to the design of coastal structures and facilities that interact with the world's oceans, lakes, and rivers.

We are recognized for the successful completion of innovative and practical projects throughout North and South America, the Caribbean, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Company Overview

We pride ourselves on building strong dynamic teams to facilitate personal and professional growth. Our stimulating work environment offers opportunities for domestic and international travel, professional development, and ownership potential within the company.

We encourage you to visit our website (www.baird.com) to gain additional insight into our company, capabilities, and experience.

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and personable Numerical Modeler & Data Scientist with a robust foundation in numerical modeling, data science, and analytics to join our team.

In this role, you will collaborate with an international team of engineers and scientists, contributing to a variety of exciting projects and cutting-edge R&D initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for problem-solving and the ability to drive innovation in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Background in Coastal Processes:
    • Wave mechanics, sediment transport and morphology, hydraulics, hydrology, tides, water levels, currents, and water quality.
  • Numerical Modeling Expertise:
    • Experience using multi-dimensional numerical models such as MIKE, DELFT software packages, TELEMAC, TOMAWAC, ADCIRC, SWAN, STWAVE, EFDC, FVCOM, HEC modeling system, SWAT, WAVAD, WAVEWATCH3, FUNWAVE, FLOW-3D, OPENFOAM, STAR-CCM, and REEF3D.
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation:
    • Application and high-level understanding of hydrodynamic, spectral wave and CFD modeling.
    • Data mining or extracting usable data from valuable data sources.
    • Processing, cleansing, and validating the integrity of data to be used for analysis.
    • Analyzing large amounts of data to find patterns and solutions.
    • Experience with statistical methods and probability theory.
    • Developing prediction systems and machine learning algorithms.
  • Software Proficiency:
    • Experience with software such as PARAVIEW, BLENDER, TECPLOT or other tools to support visualization and processing of model inputs and outputs.
  • Effective Communication:
    • Interpreting and presenting results in a clear manner.
    • Propose solutions and strategies to address complex challenges.
    • Effective communication skills to present complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Qualifications
  • Degree in civil engineering, computer science, mathematics, or similar field.
  • Master's degree or PhD in coastal engineering, computer science, mathematics is an asset.
  • Registered with or have ability to register as a Professional Engineer is beneficial but not required.
  • A minimum of five years of numerical modeling experience in a coastal or water resource role.
  • Experience with data science and numerical modelling.
  • Experience with CAD, Arc-GIS, and MS Office software an asset but not required.
  • Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally for 1 to 2-week periods as required.

Client Relationships: You communicate (written and verbal) with impact, build relationships with an open mind, and are passionate about client service excellence.

Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills (English).

Analytical Skills: Ability to break down problems and pull together data, ideas, issues, and observations into a clear and useful format.

Initiative: Ability to react and anticipate potential problems and provide clear, concise recommendations to resolve them.

Teamwork: Ability to share information and knowledge freely, offering support and cooperation.

Additional Information

Baird is employee-owned and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Baird operates.

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