Graduate Mechanical Engineer / Water - Birmingham, Croydon & Exeter (Summer 2026 starts)

Aecom

The Role

Overview

Design and assess water plant mechanical systems, pumps, layouts & specifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • system schematics
  • client delivery
  • equipment schedules
  • pump calculations
  • maintenance plans
  • reporting

Tasks

-Production of system schematics. -Working with our clients to assist them with project delivery, asset and network performance and design; -Production of equipment and drive schedules; -Pumping calculations and specifications. -Production of lifting, access and maintenance plans. -Liaise with internal and external design teams, clients and contractors as appropriate; -Production of engineering specification documents in relation to hydraulics and pump systems; -Provision of timely reporting to both the client and internal team lead.

Requirements

  • meng
  • beng
  • iet
  • imeche
  • word/excel
  • water

What You Bring

-Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus. -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 IET & IMechE -MEng in Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above, or equivalent) would be preferred; -Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing. -Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole. -Demonstrable interest in water projects -Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills beneficial. -BEng Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above, or equivalent);

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems