Senior Hydraulic Engineer - Water Infrastructure Lead

Stantec; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic studies and model development for water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK, with delivery from feasibility through to construction support. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid working environment.

The role requires a degree in civil/mechanical/hydraulic engineering, UK water sector experience, and strong knowledge of fluid mechanics and transient analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering hydraulic engineering projects within the UK water sector or another regulated infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, hydraulic structures and transient analysis.
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
• Experience leading technical delivery on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydraulic studies, including steady state and transient analysis, across a range of water infrastructure projects.
• Developing and reviewing hydraulic models, calculations and technical reports using specialist software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
• Providing technical guidance on pumping systems, hydraulic structures and conveyance assets.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, Project Managers and clients to develop practical, sustainable engineering solutions.
• Supporting site investigations, design reviews and construction activities where required.
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers while contributing to the continuous improvement of hydraulic engineering best practice.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

UK water sector experience

Leadership / mentoring

Communication

Transient analysis

Education

Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Hydraulic Engineering

Tools

HADES

VARISM

Flow-3D

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic studies and model development for water and wastewater infrastructure across the UK, with delivery from feasibility through to construction support. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid working environment.

The role requires a degree in civil/mechanical/hydraulic engineering, UK water sector experience, and strong knowledge of fluid mechanics and transient analysis.