Civil Engineering Graduate Water / Glasgow & Edinburgh (Summer 2026 starts)

Overview

Graduate civil engineer designing water infrastructure and performing hydraulic analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• feasibility studies
• numerical analysis
• water design
• structural analysis
• drawing production
• project management

Tasks

-Working with other team members to undertake technical work, site work, and project management -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 numerical analysis including the use of computer-based programmes to assist with the study of potable, surface and wastewater system -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 -Keep up-to-date with developments in regulatory legislation and guidelines that may affect design work -Undertake structural analysis and design such as determination of the design situation and load cases, including calculation and use of analysis software -Produce sketches, check and consolidate final working drawings created by Technicians

Requirements

• beng
• meng
• ice
• ciwem
• hydraulic modelling
• communication

What You Bring

-BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) -Non-Infrastructure Design (Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks) -Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing. -MEng in Civil, Structural, or a Water Engineering related MSc (civils) would be an advantage -Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus -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. -Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE & CIWEM -Hydraulic Modelling and Design (Surface, Potable and Foul) -Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills beneficial. -Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.

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Benefits

-Opportunities for working on site and site visits, to develop wider understanding of how designs are implemented

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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