Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Dams & Reservoirs Engineer
Lead design, analysis, and delivery of dam and reservoir projects, mentor staff, and manage clients.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead design and analysis of embankment and concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, and hydraulic structures. • Prepare engineering reports, specifications, and design drawings to quality standards. • Review inspection reports and monitoring data, recommending mitigation for existing dams. • Conduct field investigations and inspections, including travel as needed. • Provide senior technical oversight, mentor junior engineers, and review deliverables. • Support business development through proposals, cost estimating, and client engagement. • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong client relationships. • Manage dam projects through planning, execution, financial tracking, and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸dam design
- ▸report preparation
- ▸inspection review
- ▸field investigation
- ▸team coordination
- ▸project management
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering (or equivalent). • Chartered Engineer status or working toward chartership. • Experience in dam design, refurbishment, and project delivery. • Proven ability to manage complex dam‑related civil engineering projects from concept to completion. • Skilled in producing high‑quality technical deliverables and applying innovative solutions. • Understanding of hydraulic phenomena and ability to integrate numerical/physical modelling. • CFD modelling experience for spillways using tools such as Flow3D and familiarity with Rhino/Grasshopper.
Requirements
- ▸civil eng
- ▸chartered engineer
- ▸dam design
- ▸project management
- ▸hydraulics
- ▸flow3d
Benefits
Start here. Grow here. AECOM’s Water Team is seeking a Senior Dams & Reservoirs Engineer to support a talented group of engineers and shape the future of the water industry. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from home or from one of the Reservoir Engineering Hub offices in Edinburgh, Belfast, or Leeds. At AECOM we are at the forefront of innovation, delivering an extensive portfolio of water programmes and projects through long‑term partnerships with key clients. You will work in an inclusive, forward‑thinking environment with a range of core and flexible benefits, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days to accelerate career development while enjoying a healthy work‑life balance. We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation can contact the recruitment team, and the company provides a Disability Confident Interview Scheme for eligible candidates. The position offers hybrid working options, allowing you to work from an AECOM office, remotely, or on client sites while contributing to safe and respectful workplaces. AECOM provides a comprehensive suite of compensation, benefits, and well‑being programs, and as an Equal Opportunity Employer it supports each employee’s potential and growth.
Work Environment
Hybrid