Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Water Treatment / Edinburgh

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure?

We are looking for Graduate Mechanical Engineers to join our established and growing Water teams with opportunities to be based across our North and Midlands offices - Birmingham, Chesterfield, Leeds and Manchester while also benefiting from our flexible hybrid working model. The teams are delivering an exciting portfolio of water programmes and projects through long term frameworks with key clients including major UK water companies (Thames Water, Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, Southern Water and Yorkshire) and Tier 1 Contractors.

You will have the opportunity to engage in all design stages, including Feasibility, Outline, Detail, and Construction Design, ensuring compliance with National and International Design Standards.

Here's what you'll do:

Mechanical Engineering Design

Support senior and lead mechanical engineers in the development and management of all aspects of mechanical design in wastewater and water infrastructure / treatment projects, including:

• 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 our 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 as appropriate; 
• Provision of timely reporting to both the client and internal team lead.

Collaboration

Work closely with civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineers to deliver a variety of interesting small and large projects from concept to detailed design. Many of the project teams are UK wide, offering an excellent, unbeatable opportunity to share expertise and broaden knowledge through the company.  

Digital Solutions

AECOM’s digital strategy is driving the adoption of global digital solutions internally in our design process, to improve quality and consistency and streamline activities. You will help shape these digital offerings and use them on projects, including BIM, ProjectWise, intelligent P&ID’s and AECOM’s own tools developed in-house, such as our pumping station generator.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you to join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Come & Grow with Us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 280 specialists across our England & Wales Water team. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.  Here, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

We support our graduates to pursue their professional development and growth through professional organisations such as IET or IMechE. This is further complimented by AECOM’s Graduate Development programme ADVANCE, providing broader development and training and an opportunity to meet with other graduates. 

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.