Water Civil Engineering Placements – Summer & Industrial

AECOM; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Belfast is offering a summer or longer-term industrial placement for civil engineering students to join the Water team, working on water infrastructure projects and learning through calculations, reports, and engineering software.

You will work with experienced engineers across disciplines, gaining exposure to hydraulic modelling, flood risk, and design work within a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Studying towards an MEng in Civil, Structural, or a Water Engineering related MSc (civils) would be an advantage.
• Water related modules would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable interest in water engineering.
• Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake numerical analysis including the use of computer-based programmes to assist with the study of potable, surface and wastewater systems.
• Undertake technical and feasibility studies to appraise the practicability of alternative solutions in aspects such as potable water, foul water, surface water and attenuation requirements, including appropriate calculations.
• Undertake structural analysis and design such as determination of the design situation and load cases, including calculation and use of analysis software.
• Produce designs of water infrastructure such as pump systems and pipe networks with attenuation to safety in design, such as creating a Designer’s Risk Assessment document.
• Produce sketches, check and consolidate final working drawings created by Technicians.
• Working with other team members to undertake technical work, site work, and project management.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Hard-working

Effective communication

Report writing

Independent work

Education

BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

MEng in Civil, Structural, or Water Engineering MSc

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

AECOM in Belfast is offering a summer or longer-term industrial placement for civil engineering students to join the Water team, working on water infrastructure projects and learning through calculations, reports, and engineering software.

You will work with experienced engineers across disciplines, gaining exposure to hydraulic modelling, flood risk, and design work within a collaborative, learning-focused environment.