Civil Engineer - Dams & Reservoirs

About the Role

Join a globally recognized infrastructure consulting firm as a Civil Engineer specializing in dams and reservoirs, supporting a variety of projects across the UK and beyond. This role offers the chance to contribute to a new era of water supply infrastructure including safety upgrades, hydropower developments, and resilience enhancements within the water sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of dam and reservoir projects involving embankments, spillways, outlet works, dam raising, and remediation activities.
• Conduct feasibility analyses, options evaluations, detailed engineering design, and provide construction phase support.
• Perform safety assessments, hydrological and flood routing studies, drawdown evaluations, and breach analysis of dam structures.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including reports, specifications, drawings, and designs.
• Collaborate effectively with Panel Engineers, regulatory bodies, water companies, and contractors.
• Conduct on-site inspections and condition assessments of assets.
• Support bidding processes, promote sustainable engineering practices, and pursue continuous professional growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Practical experience in reservoir engineering, river engineering, or water utilities sector.
• Proven ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Work with a global leader in dams and reservoirs with a strong UK team of over thirty reservoir engineers and robust partnerships with key agencies like the Environment Agency and major water companies. The company offers multiple career growth paths, including technical and project management tracks, with structured support towards becoming a Supervising Panel Engineer.

Benefit from personalized and core employee advantages designed to support well-being and a balanced lifestyle, including flexible hybrid working, access to learning programs, networking opportunities, and volunteering options.

Additional Information

The firm embraces diversity and inclusivity, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds including neurodiverse individuals and those with disabilities. Onboarding includes an in-person day at a local office as part of the hiring process. The organization is a disability confident employer committed to fair hiring practices and confidentiality compliant with equal opportunity guidelines.

About the Company

AECOM is a leading global infrastructure consulting company providing comprehensive professional services from planning and design to program and construction management. With a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and innovation, the company serves clients across transport, water, energy, and environmental sectors globally.