Civil Engineering Graduate Water

18 hours ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom AECOM Full time
Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Start here. Grow here. 

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

About Our Team:

Communities around the globe are challenged to find effective ways to manage water throughout the water cycle restoring the water we use to continue sustaining the natural environment. At AECOM, our Water specialists work together worldwide to find innovative solutions to the management of water. We provide technical expertise and solutions for projects across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, in areas such as: 

  • Flood Risk Management 
  • Hydraulic Modelling and Design (Surface, Potable and Foul) 
  • Sustainable Drainage Systems and Water Sensitive Urban Design 
  • Mains Infrastructure Design (Surface, Potable and Foul) 
  • Non-Infrastructure Design (Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks) 
  • Hydrology and Water Resources 

Our Civil Engineering graduates gain valuable experience working on a variety of global projects alongside a multitude of different disciplines. Our graduates are encouraged to develop their understanding of many elements within the water industry, such as hydraulic, structural and environmental design through calculations, report writing and use of engineering software. You will work alongside our experienced engineers as you develop these skills within a positive culture where learning and development is actively supported and promoted. 

Here's what you'll do:

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

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us

We support our graduates to pursue their professional development through professional organisations such as ICE or CIWEM. This is further complimented by AECOM's Graduate Development programme, providing broader development and training and an opportunity to meet with other graduates. 

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

  • BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) 
  • MEng in Civil, Structural, or a Water Engineering related MSc (civils) would be an advantage 
  • Water related modules would be an advantage 
  • Relevant work experience would be an advantage 
  • Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive. 
  • Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills beneficial. 
  • Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE & CIWEM 
  • 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. 
  • Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing. 
  • Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole. 
  • Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus 
Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

State/Province: Vale of GlamorganBusiness Group: DCSLegal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK LimitedBusiness Line: WaterWork Location Model: HybridOperating Group: InternationalPrimary Location: UK - Cardiff, Callaghan Square

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