Senior Hydraulics Engineer in Edinburgh

Join Stantec's specialist Hydraulic Engineering team and help solve some of the most technically challenging problems facing the UK water industry. Working across nationally significant water frameworks, you'll deliver complex hydraulic studies that support the safe, reliable, and sustainable operation of critical infrastructure.

As part of our national team, you'll work alongside recognised hydraulic specialists on projects that span the full asset lifecycle, from concept and design through to operational troubleshooting and optimisation. This is an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, contribute to industry-leading engineering solutions, and develop your career within one of the UK's most respected water consultancies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Hydraulic Engineer, you'll lead the technical delivery of hydraulic engineering studies, applying your expertise to support the design, assessment, and optimisation of water infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering steady-state and transient hydraulic studies across water infrastructure projects.
• Undertaking hydraulic analysis using specialist software such as Hades, Varism, Flow 3D, or equivalent.
• Producing high-quality technical reports and engineering recommendations.
• Supporting the design and assessment of hydraulic structures and pipeline systems.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continued development of technical capability across the team.

YOUR IMPACT

Your work will directly influence the resilience and performance of essential water infrastructure. From preventing pipeline failures through pressure transient analysis to optimising hydraulic structures that will operate for decades, your technical expertise will help clients make informed engineering decisions that protect communities, improve operational efficiency, and support sustainable infrastructure investment across the UK.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced Hydraulic Engineer with strong analytical capability and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. You will have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience delivering hydraulic engineering studies within the UK water sector.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics and hydraulic principles.
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as Hades, Varism, Flow 3D, or similar.
• Strong technical reporting and analytical skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable:

• Chartered status or working towards professional registration.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

WHY JOIN US

At Stantec, we put people first by investing in your development through structured career pathways, chartership support, industry-leading training, and flexible working that enables you to thrive. We are better together, bringing together specialists from across engineering disciplines to solve complex challenges through collaboration and technical excellence.

We do what is right by delivering engineering solutions that improve the resilience, safety, and sustainability of essential infrastructure for our clients and the communities they serve. We are driven by excellence. As an award-winning consultancy and one of the world's leading sustainable companies, you'll have the opportunity to work on nationally significant water projects while developing your expertise alongside recognised industry leaders.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer bonus opportunities, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, flexible and hybrid working, paid professional memberships, and excellent opportunities for career progression.

ABOUT STANTEC

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can support you.