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Senior / Principal Hydraulics Engineer

Stantec

Taunton

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior / Principal Hydraulic Engineer to join their team focused on delivering innovative solutions to complex hydraulic challenges. The role involves leading projects across various sectors like water and infrastructure, contributing to impactful industry advancements while maintaining technical expertise through continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Pension plan
Holidays
Free private medical insurance
Discounted gym membership
Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

  • Experience in the UK water industry.
  • Competence in hydraulic analysis software.
  • Ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical input for hydraulic projects.
  • Conduct steady-state and transient hydraulic studies.
  • Build industry relationships.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering
Fluid mechanics
Client focus
Technical content review

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Hades
Varism
Flow 3D

Job description

Are you an experienced Hydraulics Engineer with a passion for sustainable solutions?

Join Stantec, a leading innovator in engineering consultancy, renowned for exceeding client expectations and delivering award-winning solutions to complex industry challenges.

We are excited to have been appointed onto several major regulated water frameworks across the UK & Ireland, including United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northumbrian Water and more. This allows us to continue driving innovation & excellence in the industry andprovides a wide range of challenging projects for our teams to engage with & deliver real impact.

In order to continue delivering this valued service to our clients, we are seeking a Senior / Principal Hydraulic Engineer to join our team. Working across water, wastewater, energy & infrastructure portfolios, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a supportive team, working on major capital investment programmes, whilst providing solutions to complex hydraulic challenges for our clients.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:
  • Lead technical input for projects for hydraulic structures and systems, including studies, analyses, designs, reports, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Contribute to steady-state, rapid, and long-term transient hydraulic studies.
  • Build industry relationships and foster a strong Stantec fluid mechanics community.
  • Utilise relevant software for client solutions.
  • Maintain technical expertise through CPD.

About you

We are interested in speaking with candidates who hold a degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent) and have gained experience in the UK water industry.

You will have demonstrable knowledge/experience in hydraulic engineering/fluid mechanics, including knowledge of some hydraulic analysis software such Hades, Varism or Flow 3D.You will also have experience of reviewing technical content and mentoring junior staff.

Most importantly, you’ll embody our values and ethos of putting people first, client focus and service excellence.

Why Join us?

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