Graduate Water Engineer: Dams & Reservoirs

AECOM; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a graduate Civil/Water Resources engineer to join our dam and reservoir team in the UK. You will contribute to design, analysis and reporting on heritage and safety-critical water infrastructure projects across the UK.

You'll work with experienced engineers, develop skills in hydraulic, structural and environmental design, and gain hands-on experience through calculations, reports and presentations in a collaborative, hybrid-work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field (e.g. geology, geotechnics, structures).
• A master’s degree in above subjects would be an advantage.
• Water-related modules or relevant work experience would be an advantage.
• Enthusiastic, hard-working and technically proficient.
• Curiosity and an inquisitive mindset, with strong research skills.
• Interest in reservoir engineering and the wider water industry.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, considering technical stakeholders, clients and members of the public.
• Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Work independently with initiative to deliver high-quality outputs.
• An interest in applying sustainable development principles across your work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake numerical analysis including the use of specialist software to assist with the study of dams and reservoirs
• Keep up-to-date with developments in regulatory legislation and guidelines that may affect design work
• Carry out research and apply your theoretical knowledge to new situations, assisting with the continuous improvement of our project delivery
• Undertake feasibility studies to appraise the practicability of alternative solutions, including considerations such as technical performance, health and safety, cost, environmental benefits
• Prepare designs, drawings, specifications and contracts
• Write clear, concise reports and prepare presentations for colleagues, clients and regulators
• Join site visits to support dam inspections and broaden your understanding of how assets perform in the real world.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Hard-working

Strong research skills

Good written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree would be an advantage

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

AECOM is seeking a graduate Civil/Water Resources engineer to join our dam and reservoir team in the UK. You will contribute to design, analysis and reporting on heritage and safety-critical water infrastructure projects across the UK.

You'll work with experienced engineers, develop skills in hydraulic, structural and environmental design, and gain hands-on experience through calculations, reports and presentations in a collaborative, hybrid-work environment.