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If you are currently studying a course with a strong maths, engineering or science bias and you have a keen interest in data science, we have a great placement student opportunity for you. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Sustainable Operations and Engineering (SOE) department as placement students in our Sewerage Asset Reliability Team. This will be for a period of 12 months, starting from June, July, or August 2026. Located at our award-winning office in Bath, this position offers the chance to gain an in-depth knowledge of the water industry. You will also be given the appropriate training needed to perform the role.
Job Responsibility:
Develop data science analytical tools to reduce the likelihood and impact of the escape of sewage into the environment
Gain a practical understanding of sewerage infrastructure and use monitoring loggers providing real time data
Develop analytics such as burst detection monitoring, event duration monitoring, energy data for pumps, time-series data, webcams/AI analysis of images
Develop ways to analyse the data using Amulet, Python, Excel, Qlikview
Look at options with machine-based learning, or setting thresholds
Liaison with operational staff, divisional managers and engineering modellers
Requirements:
Currently studying a course with a strong maths, engineering or science bias
Undergraduates in the second or third year of a BEng, MEng, MSc or BSc degree course
An A or A* in maths and science at A level or equivalent
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to manage large amounts of data
Ability to relate data to the physical equipment and processes
A high level of proficiency in the use of Excel
A good team player
A good communicator
An interest in the water industry
Applications must include a supporting statement outlining why you would like to work in the water industry
What we offer:
A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
Career progression and professional development opportunities
25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
Opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year
Opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year
A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
Opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice
Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers
One paid volunteering day each year
Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements
Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform
Support from trained mental health first aiders
A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited