At a Glance
- Tasks: Work on innovative water management projects and develop your engineering skills.
- Company: Join AECOM, a global leader in infrastructure consulting.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, career development, and personalised benefits.
- Other info: Collaborate with a diverse team and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while growing your career in civil engineering.
- Qualifications: BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering with a passion for water projects.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
About Our Team: Communities around the globe are challenged to find effective ways to manage water throughout the water cycle restoring the water we use to continue sustaining the natural environment. At AECOM, our Water specialists work together worldwide to find innovative solutions to the management of water. We provide technical expertise and solutions for projects across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, in areas such as:
- Hydraulic Modelling and Design (Surface, Potable and Foul)
- Sustainable Drainage Systems and Water Sensitive Urban Design
- Mains Infrastructure Design (Surface, Potable and Foul)
- Non-Infrastructure Design (Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks)
- Hydrology and Water Resources
Our Civil Engineering graduates gain valuable experience working on a variety of global projects alongside a multitude of different disciplines. Our graduates are encouraged to develop their understanding of many elements within the water industry, such as hydraulic, structural and environmental design through calculations, report writing and use of engineering software. You will work alongside our experienced engineers as you develop these skills within a positive culture where learning and development is actively supported and promoted.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Undertake numerical analysis including the use of computer-based programmes to assist with the study of potable, surface and wastewater system
- 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
- Keep up-to-date with developments in regulatory legislation and guidelines that may affect design work
- Working with other team members to undertake technical work, site work, and project management
- Opportunities for working on site and site visits, to develop wider understanding of how designs are implemented
Enjoy the Perks. At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Here is what you will get from us! We support our graduates to pursue their professional development through professional organisations such as ICE or CIWEM. This is further complemented by AECOM’s Graduate Development programme, providing broader development and training and an opportunity to meet with other graduates.
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:
- BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent)
- MEng in Civil, Structural, or a Water Engineering related MSc (civils) would be an advantage
- Water related modules would be an advantage
- Relevant work experience would be an advantage
- Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive.
- Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills beneficial.
- Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE & CIWEM
- Demonstrable interest in water projects
- Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions.
- Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing.
- Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
- Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus
You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Locations
Civil Engineering Graduate Water / Ireland in Derry, Londonderry employer: AECO
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing Senior Building Services Electrical Engineers with the opportunity to lead complex projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers. With a strong emphasis on professional development and the chance for international assignments, employees can expect a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment that values creativity and teamwork.
