Graduate Road Drainage Engineer – Hybrid, UK

AECO; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a talented graduate to join the Road Drainage team in the UK. You will develop skills in drainage design, hydraulic calculations, flood risk assessment and SuDS within road and transport infrastructure projects, contributing to safe, sustainable surface water management.

Working with experienced engineers, you’ll gain exposure across the project lifecycle, participate in site visits, and build robust technical reports while progressing toward greater responsibility in a

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/related field with 2:1 or higher.
• Master’s considered advantageous for development.
• Interest in drainage, hydraulics and transport infra.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support drainage design for roads and transport projects.
• Carry out drainage and hydraulic calculations and assessments.
• Help develop drainage strategies and surface water management solutions.
• Assist hydraulic modelling and network analysis.
• Assist with SuDS design and flood risk mitigation.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings and specs.
• Collaborate with engineers and environmental specialists.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

MEng in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Water/Environmental Eng

Tools

Excel

Word

CAD software

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

AECOM is seeking a talented graduate to join the Road Drainage team in the UK. You will develop skills in drainage design, hydraulic calculations, flood risk assessment and SuDS within road and transport infrastructure projects, contributing to safe, sustainable surface water management.

Working with experienced engineers, you’ll gain exposure across the project lifecycle, participate in site visits, and build robust technical reports while progressing toward greater responsibility in a