Civil Engineering Graduates Water Environment - Edinburgh (Summer 2026 starts)


Location
Edinburgh
Hours
Full Time - Flexible hybrid working model
Salary
Competitive salary package
About the Role
Join AECOM's Water Resources team and contribute to impactful projects for domestic and international private and public sector clients. You will work on diverse projects including dams and reservoirs, water supply systems, and flood risk management. This role offers a broad range of experience tailored to your interests and career goals within a supportive and positive culture that actively promotes learning and development.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing project elements by creating and modifying drawings using CAD software, performing calculations, and supporting design tasks.
- Assisting with project management activities such as research, data gathering, and report preparation.
- Participating in site visits to gain practical experience through surveys, inspections, and shadowing experienced engineers.
- Collaborating and communicating with clients, contractors, and other professionals to discuss project requirements, progress, and challenges.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with flexible choices supporting your health, finance, lifestyle, and well-being. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and a flexible hybrid working model to support your work-life balance.
As part of your development, you will be supported to pursue professional qualifications such as ICE or CIWEM and benefit from AECOM's Graduate Development programme, which offers broader training and networking opportunities with other graduates.
Experience
Relevant work experience is advantageous but not essential. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are key.
About you
Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive. You should have good communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to work independently while maintaining initiative and focus. Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively and collaborate closely with the team is essential. A demonstrable interest in water projects and understanding of client and business expectations, including financial and commercial implications, is important.
Qualifications
- BEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent)
- MEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering or related MSc is an advantage
- Water-related modules are beneficial
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) are essential
- Willingness and ability to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE and CIWEM
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