TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Work as a Mechanical Engineer on water projects, focusing on hydraulics, pump systems, and asset management.
- Requires a BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above) and a demonstrable interest in water projects.
- This is a graduate-level, full-time role with hybrid working options.
- Permanent right to work in the UK is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.
About the Role
AECOM's Mechanical engineering team supports clients with asset management, from designing new treatment works to assessing existing plant and machinery. They help clients develop new assets or improve existing ones, enhancing performance and efficiency.
Mechanical water engineers analyse system hydraulics, calculate and specify pump systems, and develop plant room layouts. They ensure designs meet performance requirements and provide suitable access for maintenance. They also develop performance specifications and schedules for equipment, ensuring compliance with client and industry standards, and initiate control philosophies before collaborating with other designers.
Job Responsibilities
- Pumping calculations and specifications.
- Production of system schematics.
- Production of equipment and drive schedules.
- Production of engineering specification documents in relation to hydraulics and pump systems.
- Working with clients to assist them with project delivery, asset and network performance and design.
- Production of lifting, access and maintenance plans.
- Liaise with internal and external design teams, clients and contractors.
- Provision of timely reporting to both the client and internal team lead.
Qualifications
- BEng Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above, or equivalent).
- MEng in Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above, or equivalent) would be preferred.
- 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.
- Water related modules would be an advantage.
- Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as IET & IMechE.
- 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
- 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.
- Hybrid work options are available.
- AECOM is 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.