Senior Civil Reservoir Engineer

AECOM; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Volunteering days

Well-being programmes

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil Reservoir Engineer to design, plan, and deliver reservoir and dam projects across the UK and beyond. The role offers hybrid working options and opportunities to lead technical teams.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies, dam safety assessments, and coordinating with regulators, water companies, and contractors. Mentoring junior engineers and advancing sustainability are part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in reservoir engineering or water resource consultancy roles.
• Experience in leading projects and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and delivery of reservoir and dam projects, including embankments and spillways.
• Provide technical leadership for feasibility studies, design and construction support.
• Conduct dam safety assessments, hydrology studies, flood routing and breach analyses.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, drawings and design documentation.
• Coordinate with regulators, water companies and contractors; lead inspections and assessments.
• Support bids, mentor junior engineers and promote sustainability.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Water resources engineering

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

At AECOM, we are delivering a better world through engineering and innovation. We are looking for a Senior Civil Reservoir Engineer to help design, plan, and deliver reservoir and dam projects across the UK and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of reservoir and dam projects, including embankments, spillways, outlet works, dam raising, and remediation works.
• Provide technical leadership for feasibility studies, options appraisals, outline and detailed design, and construction support.
• Undertake and review dam safety assessments, hydrology studies, flood routing, drawdown assessments, and dam breach analyses.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports, specifications, drawings, and design documentation.
• Coordinate with panel engineers, regulators, water companies, contractors, and lead site inspections, investigations, and asset condition assessments.
• Support bids and proposals, mentor junior engineers, champion sustainability initiatives, and engage in continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in reservoir engineering, water resource management, or related consultancy roles.
• Experience in leading projects and managing client relationships.

Benefits and Working Environment

• Hybrid working model with flexible options.
• Career development opportunities, technical practice networks, and AECOM University.
• Volunteering days and personalized benefits.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive well‑being programmes.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know at [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

ReqID: J10155444
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid