Industrial & Summer Placements Civil Engineering Water / Belfast

Our Water team in Belfast is looking for civil engineering students to join their team over the summer or for a longer term industrial placement.

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

You will gain valuable experience working on a variety of global projects alongside a multitude of different disciplines, and be encouraged to develop your 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.

An example project is the €50 million Stillorgan Service Reservoir where an integrated AECOM design team carried out the design of a 160ML covered storage reservoir, manifold building and associated pipelines as part of a design and build team for Irish Water, all completed to BIM Level 2. This project enables Irish Water to benefit more than 200,000 Dubliners from a safer, more secure water supply.

Responsibilities

• Undertake numerical analysis including the use of computer-based programmes to assist with the study of potable, surface and wastewater systems
• 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
• Working with other team members to undertake technical work, site work, and project management

Qualifications

• Studying towards a BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Studying towards an MEng in Civil, Structural, or a Water Engineering related MSc (civils) would be an advantage
• Water related modules 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.
• Demonstrable interest in water engineering
• 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

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected for an advanced offer start.

Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.

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 ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.