Dam & Reservoirs Graduate Engineer — Hybrid

AECOM; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking graduates to help deliver reservoir and dam projects, upgrading safety, exploring hydropower and resilience schemes. You will work across disciplines, applying hydraulic, structural, geotechnical and environmental design tools, supported by a culture of learning and development.

You will gain experience through calculations, reports and engineering software, collaborating with experienced engineers to build your skills while contributing to important water

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree in the above subjects would be an advantage.
• Water-related modules or relevant work experience would be an advantage.
• Enthusiastic, hard-working and technically proficient.
• Curiosity and an inquisitive mindset with strong research skills.
• Interest in reservoir engineering and the wider water industry.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, considering technical stakeholders, clients and public.
• Structure & prioritise work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Work independently with initiative to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Interest in applying sustainable development principles across your work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake numerical analysis including the use of specialist software to assist with the study of dams and reservoirs.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in regulatory legislation and guidelines that may affect design work.
• Carry out research and apply your theoretical knowledge to new situations, assisting with the continuous improvement of our project delivery.
• Undertake feasibility studies to appraise the practicability of alternative solutions, including considerations such as technical performance, health and safety, cost, environmental benefits.
• Prepare designs, drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Write clear, concise reports and prepare presentations for colleagues, clients and regulators.
• Join site visits to support dam inspections and broaden your understanding of how assets perform in the real world.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Curiosity

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Water-related modules or relevant work experience

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking graduates to help deliver reservoir and dam projects, upgrading safety, exploring hydropower and resilience schemes. You will work across disciplines, applying hydraulic, structural, geotechnical and environmental design tools, supported by a culture of learning and development.

You will gain experience through calculations, reports and engineering software, collaborating with experienced engineers to build your skills while contributing to important water