Full job descriptionMechanical Engineer, WaterAre you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our established and growing Water Team with opportunities to be based in Leeds - while also benefiting from our flexible hybrid working model.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Mechanical Design
*Develop and manage all aspects of mechanical design in wastewater and water infrastructure / treatment projects, including:
*Site visits to carry out site surveys and the support of liaisons with clients, contractors & suppliers
*Pumping stations designs
*Headloss calculations and pumping system analysis
*Pump selection
*Designs of screens, grit removal plant, penstocks and valves etc.
*Odour control systems
*Plant and pipework layouts
*Technical specifications and reports, Wimes datasheets, valve schedules, equipment schedules, lifting strategies and P&IDs
Project Stages:
*Engage in all design stages, including Feasibility, Outline, Detail, and Construction Design, ensuring compliance with National and International Design Standards.
Collaboration:
*Work closely with other discipline teams both locally and nationwide to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
*Communicate effectively with clients and collaborators throughout the design and planning phases.
Bid Support:
*Contribute to bids and proposals, interfacing with clients to understand their needs and expectations.
Project Delivery:
*Ensure the delivery of quality designs within agreed budgets and timelines, supporting a range of AECOM’s clients, including Severn Trent Water, Yorkshire Water, Wessex Water, South West Water, Southern Water, Thames Water, and Irish Water.
*Produce client deliverables, including calculations, drawings and technical reports to relevant standards and procedures
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. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 600 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 300 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.
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.
QualificationsReady to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:
*Experience in the design of water and wastewater engineering deliverables with multi-disciplinary knowledge, ideally including treatment schemes.
*BEng or MEng in a related engineering field with experience in water and wastewater treatment.
*Chartered (or near Chartered) Member of a relevant Professional Institution.
*Experience within the water sector working for a consultancy.
Additional InformationWe 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!