Graduate Design Engineer

Tetra Tech Europe; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech, a leading engineering consultancy, invites graduates in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering to join its Water Consultancy team in the UK. You will support engineering design across water and wastewater projects, building practical skills to improve resilience and sustainability of infrastructure.

Based in Derby, Sheffield, Leeds or Glasgow, the role offers hybrid working; you will start in-office and gradually combine home working with site visits, gaining exposure to client

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Interest in engineering design and the UK water sector.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical information, calculations, drawings, schedules and reports for live design projects.
• Interpret client requirements and assess design options.
• Communicate technical information clearly within teams.
• Take greater responsibility for defined design tasks and deliverables.
• Travel occasionally to client sites and site investigations.

Skills

Engineering design

Technical analysis

Design documentation

Digital engineering

Communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Inventor

GIS

BIM platforms

Job description

Launch your career in Water Industry Design with Tetra Tech

Purpose and scope of the role

Join Tetra Tech’s growing Water Consultancy team and begin your career supporting engineering design services across UK Water Frameworks. We are seeking graduates from Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering backgrounds who want to build practical design skills and contribute to projects that improve the resilience, efficiency and sustainability of the UK’s water and wastewater infrastructure.

Your impact in this position

In the short term, you will support live design projects by preparing accurate technical information, calculations, drawings, schedules and reports. You will gain a practical understanding of how engineering disciplines work together to deliver safe, buildable and sustainable solutions for water industry clients. As your experience grows, you will take greater responsibility for defined design tasks, technical packages and project deliverables. You will develop your ability to interpret client requirements, assess design options and communicate technical information clearly.

Core Capabilities

• Engineering design – Interest in developing practical engineering solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure, with the ability to apply engineering principles to design problems.
• Technical analysis and calculations – Ability to support calculations, assess design information, identify issues and produce accurate technical outputs.
• Design documentation – Ability to contribute to reports, drawings, specifications, schedules and design risk assessments.
• Digital engineering and software – Confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with an interest in CAD, BIM, GIS, hydraulic modelling or other engineering software.
• Communication and teamwork – Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative, adaptable approach and a willingness to learn and develop.

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

Expected: A degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline; an interest in engineering design and the UK water and wastewater sector; good written and verbal communication skills; basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and Excel; a proactive approach to learning and professional development; and willingness to travel occasionally. Desirable: Relevant modules, project work or experience in water and wastewater engineering, treatment processes, hydraulics, mechanical or electrical systems, civil infrastructure, pipelines, pumping stations or process engineering; familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Inventor, GIS or BIM platforms; experience with technical calculations, reports, specifications or drawings; site, internship, placement or project experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure or utilities; an understanding of UK water industry standards or asset management; and an interest in professional registration or chartership.

Work patterns and locations

This role is based in our Derby, Sheffield, Leeds and Glasgow offices, with hybrid working available. For the first few weeks following induction you can expect to be in the office full time. Following that you can work in the office approximately two to three days per week, alongside home working, project meetings and occasional visits to client sites and operational assets. Travel may be required to support surveys, site investigations, design reviews and construction-related activities.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.