Graduate Water Engineer

TETRA TECH; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Belfast is seeking a Graduate Water Engineer to join the Water Engineering Team. You will support the design and delivery of projects across water and environmental sectors, learning under senior engineers and benefiting from mentoring and Chartered status support.

Based in Belfast with hybrid working, you will spend time in the office to learn, with site visits and travel as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant subject.
• Desirable experience with MS Office/MS Teams, AutoCAD or Revit, and engineering design software.
• Strong communication skills and self-motivation to support Chartered status.
• Hybrid working with initial office presence in Belfast is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects on time and to budget under supervision of Project Engineers and the Design Team Leader.
• Assist with design and verification checks to maintain quality.
• Coordinate site visits and liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to documentation and reporting for project delivery.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

2:1 degree in a relevant subject

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office/MS Teams

Engineering design software

Job description

Job title: Graduate Water Engineer

Location: Belfast

Start Date: September 2027

Looking to launch your engineering career on projects that help shape the future? Join a leading consultancy where you’ll develop technical skills, gain hands‑on experience and contribute from day one.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering and environmental consultancy delivering data-driven solutions across water, environment, infrastructure, energy and international development. With over 6,000 people and 50+ offices across the UK and Europe, we combine local delivery with global capability. This Graduate Water Engineer role sits within an established Water Engineering Team, supporting the design and delivery of projects across a range of sectors, with access to early careers support, mentoring and Chartership support.

Your Impact in this position

You’ll support the delivery of projects on time and to budget, working under the supervision of Project Engineers and the Design Team Leader. Through design, verification, site work and stakeholder engagement, you’ll help deliver compliant, practical engineering solutions.

5 Core Capabilities

• Engineering Design – Undertake engineering design in line with EuroCode and BS standards.
• Technical Team Support – Provide technical assistance to the Water Engineering Team across live projects.
• Project Delivery Support – Help deliver projects efficiently, within agreed time and budget.
• Design Review & Verification – Assist with design reviews and verification checks to maintain quality.
• Site & Stakeholder Coordination – Carry out site visits and surveys and liaise with clients, contractors, statutory bodies and other stakeholders.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

You’ll need a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Desirable experience includes MS Office/MS Teams, previous industry work experience, AutoCAD/Revit, engineering design software, strong communication skills, self‑motivation and a commitment to professional/Chartered status.

Working Environment

Based in Belfast, with hybrid working supported in line with team and project needs. As a graduate role, there will be an expectation to spend more time in the office initially to support learning, collaboration and development, with site visits and travel as required.

Application Closing Date: 31st October 2026

Assessment Centre to be held: February 2027

About 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 personalized 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.

Additional Information

• Organization: 787 TTI
• Requisition #78700000277