Hydraulic Engineer - Water Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Stantec; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Job summary

Stantec is delivering a major water framework across Scotland, with Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness as key locations. The Hydraulic Engineer will support hydraulic projects across the full lifecycle, developing practical solutions for water sector clients.

You will work with experienced engineers, contribute to studies, modelling and reporting, and grow technical capability through mentoring and hands-on project experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil, Mechanical or Hydraulic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Interest in pursuing a career in 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 and willingness to learn.

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 skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fluid mechanics

Interest in hydraulic engineering

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Hydraulic Eng

Tools

HADES

VARISM

Flow-3D

Job description

Stantec is delivering a major water framework across Scotland, with Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness as key locations. The Hydraulic Engineer will support hydraulic projects across the full lifecycle, developing practical solutions for water sector clients.

You will work with experienced engineers, contribute to studies, modelling and reporting, and grow technical capability through mentoring and hands-on project experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.