TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Join AECOM as a Civil Engineering Graduate in Cardiff, focusing on water management projects.
- Gain experience in flood risk, hydraulic modelling, and sustainable drainage systems.
- Requires a BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering with a 2:1 classification.
- Hybrid working model and support for professional qualifications (ICE/CIWEM) offered.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early application is encouraged.
About the Role
AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineering Graduate to join their Water team in Cardiff.
About the Team
AECOM's Water specialists work globally to find innovative solutions for water management, including:
- 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
What You'll Do
As a Civil Engineering Graduate, you will gain experience working on global projects alongside various disciplines. You will develop your understanding of the water industry through:
- Undertaking numerical analysis using computer-based programmes for potable, surface, and wastewater systems.
- Conducting technical and feasibility studies, including calculations, to appraise alternative solutions for water management.
- Producing designs for water infrastructure such as pump systems and pipe networks, including creating Designer’s Risk Assessments.
- Creating sketches, models, and checking/consolidating working drawings.
- Staying updated on relevant regulatory legislation and guidelines.
- Collaborating with team members on technical work, site work, and project management.
- Participating in site visits to understand design implementation.
Development and Benefits
AECOM supports graduate professional development through organisations like ICE or CIWEM, complemented by AECOM’s Graduate Development programme. Benefits include:
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Technical practice networks
- AECOM University
- Volunteering days
Qualifications
- BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent).
- An 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 (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills are beneficial.
- Willingness and ability to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE & CIWEM.
- Demonstrable interest in water projects.
- Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and consider financial/commercial implications.
- Effective communication skills (verbal & written) for internal and external clients.
- Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively.
- Ability to work independently with initiative and focus.
Additional Information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling recruitment basis, so early application is encouraged.
- Please include a covering letter and all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
- You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland as visa sponsorship is not offered.
- Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office is required.