Graduate Hydraulic Engineer: Water Network Design

United Utilities; Warrington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £2,000

Starting salary £32,250

Annual pay review

26 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Mentors on scheme

Driving lessons contribution

Job summary

United Utilities is launching a three-year Graduate Hydraulic Engineer programme in Warrington, offering dedicated support while working toward an Engineering Council approved professional qualification. The role includes placements across disciplines and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver hydraulic designs for water and wastewater networks.

The scheme emphasises data analysis, safety, and regulatory standards, with a welcome £2,000 bonus and a starting salary of £32,250 plus annual

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in engineering degree (predicted if not yet graduated) with relevant modules such as fluid mechanics, civil engineering hydraulics, hydrology.
• MEng/MSc preferred; however, BEng/BSc graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing your technical knowledge of water and wastewater networks.
• Working on diverse projects, including hydraulic design of pipelines, treatment units, and flow measurement devices.
• Developing awareness of river flood risk and geomorphology.
• Gaining expertise in data analysis, health and safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborating with civil, process, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams, and building strong relationships with Project Managers.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Planning skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Education

2:1 engineering degree

MEng/MSc preferred

BEng/BSc considered

Job description

United Utilities is launching a three-year Graduate Hydraulic Engineer programme in Warrington, offering dedicated support while working toward an Engineering Council approved professional qualification. The role includes placements across disciplines and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver hydraulic designs for water and wastewater networks.

The scheme emphasises data analysis, safety, and regulatory standards, with a welcome £2,000 bonus and a starting salary of £32,250 plus annual