Hydraulic Engineer – Hybrid Role: Shape UK Water

Stantec; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to support hydraulic projects across the full lifecycle on Scotland-focused water sector programmes. Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness are key locations you may join the team from.

You will develop practical and innovative hydraulic solutions alongside experienced engineers, contributing to Scotland’s largest water framework. The role offers hybrid working and strong pathways to chartered status with ICE.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or a related discipline.
• An interest in developing a career within hydraulic engineering and the 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 skills and a willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of hydraulic studies, calculations and technical assessments.
• Developing and analysing hydraulic models using specialist software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
• Assisting with steady state and transient analysis, pumping system assessments and hydraulic investigations.
• Preparing technical reports, drawings and engineering documentation.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients and project stakeholders.
• Supporting site investigations, design reviews and project delivery activities.
• Developing your technical capability through mentoring, training and hands‑on project experience.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interest in hydraulic engineering

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering or related

Tools

HADES

VARISM

Flow-3D

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to support hydraulic projects across the full lifecycle on Scotland-focused water sector programmes. Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness are key locations you may join the team from.

You will develop practical and innovative hydraulic solutions alongside experienced engineers, contributing to Scotland’s largest water framework. The role offers hybrid working and strong pathways to chartered status with ICE.