Graduate Water Engineer

Job title:
Graduate Water Engineer

Location:
Belfast

Start Date:
September 2027

Looking to launch your engineering career on projects that help shape the future? Join a leading consultancy where you’ll develop technical skills, gain hands‑on experience and contribute from day one.

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering and environmental consultancy delivering data-driven solutions across water, environment, infrastructure, energy and international development. With over 6,000 people and 50+ offices across the UK and Europe, we combine local delivery with global capability. This Graduate Water Engineer role sits within an established Water Engineering Team, supporting the design and delivery of projects across a range of sectors, with access to early careers support, mentoring and Chartership support.

You’ll support the delivery of projects on time and to budget, working under the supervision of Project Engineers and the Design Team Leader. Through design, verification, site work and stakeholder engagement, you’ll help deliver compliant, practical engineering solutions.

• Engineering Design – Undertake engineering design in line with Euro Code and BS standards.
• Technical Team Support – Provide technical assistance to the Water Engineering Team across live projects.
• Project Delivery Support – Help deliver projects efficiently, within agreed time and budget.
• Design Review & Verification – Assist with design reviews and verification checks to maintain quality.
• Site & Stakeholder Coordination – Carry out site visits and surveys and liaise with clients, contractors, statutory bodies and other stakeholders.

You’ll need a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant subject. Desirable experience includes MS Office/MS Teams, previous industry work experience, AutoCAD/Revit, engineering design software, strong communication skills, self‑motivation and a commitment to professional/Chartered status.

Based in Belfast, with hybrid working supported in line with team and project needs. As a graduate role, there will be an expectation to spend more time in the office initially to support learning, collaboration and development, with site visits and travel as required.

Final date to receive applications: 31st October 2026

Assessment Centre to be held:
February 2027

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalized approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.

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