Hydraulic Engineer x 2

Jacobs; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to join their team in Wokingham, England. This role focuses on delivering critical infrastructure for the UK water sector, which is experiencing significant transformation. You'll engage in projects from inception through to construction, ensuring reliable water supply while promoting sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have strong hydraulic engineering skills, experience in the UK water industry, and familiarity with hydraulic modelling software. Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diverse talents.

Qualifications

• Experience within the UK water industry.
• Strong hydraulic engineering and design knowledge.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full project lifecycle from design to construction.
• Contribute to projects involving water treatment facilities and pipelines.
• Support major design and build programmes.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering knowledge

Communication of technical information

Experience with hydraulic modelling software

Education

Chartered Engineer status or working towards accreditation

Tools

HADES

WinHydro

SWMM

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Impact

The UK water sector is undergoing the biggest transformation in a generation—and you can be at the heart of it. As a Hydraulic Engineer, you'll help deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities supplied with safe, reliable water while protecting the environment for future generations. Your work will directly support major investment programmes, improve resilience, drive sustainability, and shape the future of water and wastewater services across the UK.

Responsibilities

You'll work across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and detailed design through to construction and commissioning—contributing to projects involving:

• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Pumping stations
• Pressurised and gravity pipelines
• Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs)
• Reservoirs and river intakes
• Bioresources infrastructure
• Major Design & Build programmes

Qualifications

• Experience within the UK water industry
• Strong hydraulic engineering and design knowledge
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, WinHydro, SWMM, or similar
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and confidently
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or actively working towards professional accreditation
• For senior roles, experience leading hydraulic studies and supporting the development of others

About the Opportunity

We're looking for talented engineers at all levels to help deliver projects for some of the country's leading water companies, including United Utilities, Thames Water, Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent Water and Anglian Water.

EEO Statement

Jacobs is an equal opportunity employer. We are a disability confident employer and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.