Senior Mechanical Engineer, Water Projects

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Team, Scotland

Support the delivery of a diverse and high‑impact portfolio of water projects, shaping sustainable and resilient water systems for the future. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, providing engineering design, technical specifications, and construction support.

• Prepare feasibility studies, outline design, detailed design and construction support.
• Produce plant layouts, design drawings and mechanical plant selection including specifications, WIMES Data Sheets, valve schedules, equipment schedules, lifting strategies, hydraulic headloss calculations and P&IDs for water projects.
• Liaise and collaborate with water, civil, electrical, process and mechanical engineering teams nationwide.
• Visit sites to carry out surveys and support client, contractor and supplier liaisons.
• Attend and contribute to design review meetings such as HAZOPs, HAZIDs, ALMs and SWIFTS.
• Line manage and mentor junior and graduate mechanical engineers.
• Complete checking of mechanical deliverables produced by other engineers.

You’ll thrive in an inclusive, forward‑thinking environment with core benefits designed to support your future and well‑being. Enjoy flexible hybrid working, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and the opportunity to tailor flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Progress toward Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution, such as IMechE.
• Proven ability to deliver engineering designs, reports, drawings, technical specifications and calculations with confidence and precision.
• Hands‑on experience in delivering innovative solutions for water and wastewater engineering projects.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and invite applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If a disability requires reasonable accommodation, contact Reaso All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.