Water Infrastructure Civil Engineer — Hybrid Growth

AECO; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM's Water team in the UK is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our growing multidisciplinary group. You'll work on high-profile infrastructure projects for water and sewerage authorities, local and national governments, and international clients, contributing to design, feasibility studies, and project management.

Join a dynamic team across the North & Midlands, mentored by senior engineers, with opportunities to progress, gain site exposure, and develop technical and client management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience within the water sector working for a consultancy.
• Experience of undertaking engineering assessments, options appraisals, engineering calculations and / or economic appraisal.
• Working towards chartership or incorporated status with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM etc.
• Experience of outline and / or detailed design, preferably of wastewater / water treatment schemes and / or flood risk management or drainage schemes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our teams of engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental scientists and technical specialists to deliver impactful solutions for the communities we serve, contributing to technical work, site work, and project management.
• Conduct technical and feasibility studies to assess practical and buildable solutions for potable water, foul water, surface water, and attenuation needs, including detailed calculations and integration with other disciplines.
• Be involved in all design stages including feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs, and prepare reports and technical specifications.
• Perform numerical analyses using advanced software tools to evaluate potable, surface, and wastewater systems.
• Design water infrastructure, such as treatment plants, pump systems and pipe networks, emphasizing safety in design by preparing Designer’s Risk Assessments and working closely with technicians to produce comprehensive working drawings.
• Gain valuable on-site experience through site visits and project implementation, enhancing your understanding of how designs translate into real-world outcomes.

Skills

Civil engineering

Water sector experience

Engineering calculations

Chartered status candidate

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Working towards chartership / incorporated status

Tools

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

AECOM's Water team in the UK is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our growing multidisciplinary group. You'll work on high-profile infrastructure projects for water and sewerage authorities, local and national governments, and international clients, contributing to design, feasibility studies, and project management.

Join a dynamic team across the North & Midlands, mentored by senior engineers, with opportunities to progress, gain site exposure, and develop technical and client management skills