Water Engineer

**Foster + Partners - Water Infrastructure Engineer**

Foster + Partners are an integrated architectural + engineering practice, committed to delivering sustainable and environmentally responsive projects that reflect the targets of The Paris Agreement. We are looking for a Sustainable Water Infrastructure Specialistto bring their experience and enthusiasm in the delivery of innovative and sustainable solutions to all our projects around the world_._ The Environmental Engineering team is focused on delivering net-zero energy and carbon solutions, net positive watersystems, climatic resilient responses, protection of natural resources, integration and expansion of green infrastructure, and sustainable urban planning for our projects around the world.

**Skills & experience required**:

- Undergraduate degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical or similar) and/or master’s degree in Engineering/Environmental Design/Sustainability.
- In depth understanding of the principles of sustainable utility infrastructure design
- Hands-on experience in hydraulics and hydrological models
- Technical knowledge and expertise in:

- Large-scale multi-disciplinary utility infrastructure projects
- A good understanding of masterplan scales and land-use typologies
- Circular water approach and strategies
- Designing of all types of water networks (i.e. potable water, wastewater, irrigation, drainage)
- Assessment/Proposal of different water supply alternative sources/technologies
- Wastewater/sewage collection, treatment and reuse
Desirable:

- Qualified as a Chartered Engineer in the UK, or actively working towards.
- Awareness of latest technical innovations within the utility infrastructure systems and design processes
- Hands-on delivery focused
- Experience in the use of the following tools/ software packages: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Professional accreditation preferred: LEED, BREEAM, WELL