Madeleine Crisp is a System Optimisation Engineer at Anglian Water.  She uses statistical and modelling tools to identify and prioritise solutions, whilst carrying out in depth investigations of the current water network by interrogating and obtaining information from corporate data systems for use in developing solutions.


Madeleine produced an excellent video of ‘A Day in the life of an Engineer.’  Madeleine’s comments from the master judging panel included that her submission was engaging, well thought through and did a fantastic job of really normalising engineering as a profession whilst also bringing up her young family.  Overall, the content was pitched at a very good level to enable good appreciation by all backgrounds.

Sheriff-elect Andrew Marsden and Master Engineer Audrey Canning presenting Madeleine Crisp wth the Water Engineering Medal and award. photo courtesy of Mark Witter Photography

The Water Engineering award is made jointly with the International Water Association (IWA) normally for the best paper presentation at the annual IWA UK Young Water Professionals Conference. This year, due to the rescheduling of the Conference the winner of the best online competition “ A Day in the Life of An Engineer” was selected by senior water industry leaders.

The Worshipful Company of Engineers Charitable Trust (the Engineers Trust) acknowledges excellence in engineering, supports engineering education and research, gives grants and assists in the relief of poverty.