Hybrid Senior Hydraulic Engineer – Water Sector

Stantec; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Great benefits

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic studies across water and wastewater projects in Scotland. You will guide feasibility, optioneering, design and construction support, delivering robust models and reports, and mentoring junior staff.

You will apply fluid mechanics knowledge to pumping systems and conveyance assets, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, sustainable solutions, with hybrid working options in place.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering hydraulic engineering projects within the UK water sector or regulated infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, hydraulic structures and transient analysis.
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
• Experience leading technical delivery on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydraulic studies, including steady state and transient analysis.
• Develop and review hydraulic models, calculations and reports using specialist software.
• Provide guidance on pumping systems, hydraulic structures and conveyance assets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers and clients to develop practical solutions.
• Support site investigations, design reviews and construction activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to hydraulic engineering best practice.

Skills

UK water sector experience

Technical leadership

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Hydraulic Eng

Tools

HADES

VARISM

Flow-3D

Job description

Stantec seeks a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic studies across water and wastewater projects in Scotland. You will guide feasibility, optioneering, design and construction support, delivering robust models and reports, and mentoring junior staff.

You will apply fluid mechanics knowledge to pumping systems and conveyance assets, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, sustainable solutions, with hybrid working options in place.