Water Engineering Industrial Placement (Start ASAP)

About Aecom UK 

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm that provides various services to its clients. Aecom specializes in offering services such as construction management, architectural design, engineering, IT, cybersecurity, program management, consulting and planning, asset management, pedestrian modeling, environmental contracting, and so on to its clientele.

Your role

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertake numerical analysis including the use of computer-based programs 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

Training & development

During your placement, you will develop your understanding of many elements within the water industry, such as hydraulic, structural, and environmental design through calculations, report writing, and the use of engineering software. You will work alongside experienced engineers as you develop these skills within a positive culture where learning and development are actively supported and promoted.

Benefits

AECOM offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team. Benefits include:

• Competitive pay and benefits,
• Well-being programs to support you and your family, and
• The development resources you need to advance your career

Career progression

AECOM will encourage you to grow and develop your career with them through their technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. AECOM believes in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join, and the business.

Work-life balance

AECOM will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location, or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset are championed.

Culture & vibe

AECOM fosters a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where they invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational outcomes for the clients.

About you

Requirements:

• Studying towards a BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Studying towards an MEng in Civil, Structural, or 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 are essential (Word/Excel) and good report-writing skills are beneficial.
• Demonstrable interest in water engineering
• Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing.
• Structure & prioritize work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus.

Sources

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