Graduate Water Engineer

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Graduate Water Engineer to support the Water Engineering Team. You will be responsible for engineering design, assist in project delivery, and liaise with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant field and should be committed to achieving professional qualifications. The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree qualified in a relevant subject.
• Commitment to achieving professional qualifications in engineering/chartered status.
• Previous industry work experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake engineering design (to EuroCode/BS).
• Provide technical assistance to the Water Engineering Team.
• Assist in the delivery of projects on time and to budget.
• Work under the supervision of the Project Engineer(s).
• Assist in design reviews and verification checks.

Skills

MS Office

MS Teams

AutoCad

REVIT

Engineering design software

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivation

Education

2:1 degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an exciting, interesting career role where you can help make a difference for the future.
Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy. We provide data-driven, market-leading water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development solutions to clients in the UK and Europe.

We deliver locally and we're backed globally. In the UK and Europe, Tetra Tech has more than 6,000 employees and more than 50 offices. Our unique organisational structure enables us to be nimble and respond with the agility of a small business, backed by international resources and capabilities from across the world.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do! They help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive. We need the very best people to maintain our position as a market leader and so provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

In a graduate role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline as well as training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in a professional organisation. Our early careers programme gives you the chance to connect with others across the region / business who are also starting their career, as well as mentoring, Chartership support & bonuses and more.

Role

Role Title: Graduate Water Engineer
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Belfast

Your Role

• Undertake engineering design (to EuroCode/BS)
• Provide technical assistance to the members of the Water Engineering Team
• Assist in the delivery of projects on time and to budget
• Work under the supervision of the Project Engineer(s) and the Design team leader
• Assist in design reviews and verification checks
• Undertake site visits and surveys
• Ensure compliance with all legislation, regulations and site procedures or instructions
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, statutory bodies and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree qualified in a relevant subject

Desirable skills

• MS Office/ MS Teams skills
• Previous industry work experience
• Experience in the use of AutoCad / REVIT
• Experience in the use of engineering design software
• Commitment to achieving professional qualifications in engineering/chartered status
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated

Application Closing Date: 31st October 2025
Assessment Centre to be held: February 2026

We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. This often requires colleagues to be together- in offices or on site - to ensure the best outcomes. However, when possible, we also advocate for flexibility around how, when, and where you work.

There is no 'one approach fits all' - each team manages their own way of working, we trust our employees and focus on outputs not inputs.

Meeting up with colleague and clients face to face in office environments or on site is important for collaboration, face-to-face meetings, appraisals and development.

Making everybody feel welcome at Tetra Tech is important to us - because everybody is welcome! We are working hard to be a business where everyone can be themselves but can celebrate who they are and what they bring to our organisation. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition or any other individual need, we'd be happy to talk to you about making reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process that will enable you to be your best.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.