Hydraulic Engineer - Flexible Hybrid UK Water Infrastructure

Stantec; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave buy/sell option

Private medical insurance

Income protection & life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to join our growing team across multiple UK locations. You will work on national water projects, supporting hydraulic studies, developing models, and delivering practical solutions with senior engineers.

You will gain exposure to complex hydraulic challenges, using tools like HADES, VARISM and Flow-3D, and contribute to environmental and asset performance improvements within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil/Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering.
• Interest in hydraulic engineering and UK water sector.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics and hydraulic principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of hydraulic studies, calculations and technical assessments.
• Develop and analyse hydraulic models using HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
• Assist with steady state and transient analysis, pumping system assessments and hydraulic investigations.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Support site investigations, design reviews and project delivery activities.
• Develop technical capability through mentoring, training and hands-on project experience.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Hydraulic principles

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering degree

Tools

HADES

VARISM

Flow-3D

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to join our growing team across multiple UK locations. You will work on national water projects, supporting hydraulic studies, developing models, and delivering practical solutions with senior engineers.

You will gain exposure to complex hydraulic challenges, using tools like HADES, VARISM and Flow-3D, and contribute to environmental and asset performance improvements within a collaborative team.