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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 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.
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.
Qualifications Here's what we're looking for:
- 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;
- Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with the relevant institution (e.g. IMechE)
- Demonstrable interest in water projects;
- Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole;
Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
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.
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
