Civil Engineer, Water Projects

Overview

Join AECOM’s Water team to shape the future of water infrastructure. In this role you’ll work on high-profile UK and international projects from feasibility to delivery, collaborating with engineers, modellers, environmental scientists and specialists. You will perform technical studies, design water systems, and gain on-site experience, delivering safe, buildable solutions. You’ll grow within a supportive, multidisciplinary team with opportunities for mentoring, development and career progression. This role offers meaningful impact on communities through resilient water infrastructure and flood risk management.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible working arrangements
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists and technical specialists to deliver solutions
• Conduct technical and feasibility studies for potable, foul, surface water and attenuation needs
• Participate in all design stages from feasibility to detailed design and prepare reports and specifications
• Perform numerical analyses with advanced software to evaluate water systems
• Design water infrastructure components (treatment plants, pumps, pipes) with safety in design through risk assessments
• Gain on-site experience through site visits and project implementation

Key requirements

• Proven experience in the water sector at a consultancy
• Experience in engineering assessments, options appraisals, calculations and/or economic appraisal
• Working towards chartership or incorporated status with ICE, CIWEM, etc.
• Experience with outline/detailed design, preferably of wastewater/water treatment or flood risk/drainage schemes

• collaboration
• communication
• mentoring abilities
• Feasibility studies
• Engineering calculations
• Hydraulic modelling

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