Hydraulic Engineer - Water

Hydraulic Engineer - Water Sector, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness

Scottish Water is about to invest £8.1bn in its network, the biggest programme in its history. Stantec is one of just two Primary Designers chosen to deliver it.

This landmark partnership, which potentially extends to 2039, secures meaningful work from our Scottish offices. Not one project. Not one framework cycle. A pipeline of water and wastewater schemes that will shape how Scotland lives for a generation. This major framework success anchors our exceptional performance across the UK for the AMP8 regulatory cycle, where we have secured exciting new project wins and solidified our standing as the number 1 design consultancy in the regulated water sector.

Most engineers get one programme like this in a career. We're building the team now, and the people who join early get to shape how it runs.

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As a Hydraulic Engineer , you'll support the delivery of hydraulic engineering projects across the full project lifecycle, working alongside experienced engineers to develop practical and innovative solutions for our water sector clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of hydraulic studies, calculations and technical assessments.
• Developing and analysing hydraulic models using specialist software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
• Assisting with steady state and transient analysis, pumping system assessments and hydraulic investigations.
• Preparing technical reports, drawings and engineering documentation.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients and project stakeholders.
• Supporting site investigations, design reviews and project delivery activities.
• Developing your technical capability through mentoring, training and hands‑on project experience.

Your work will contribute to the delivery of resilient and sustainable water infrastructure across the UK. By developing your hydraulic engineering expertise, you'll help clients make informed decisions, improve asset performance and deliver solutions that support communities and protect the environment.

As part of our national Hydraulic Engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to build your technical career, learn from industry specialists and contribute to projects that address some of the biggest challenges facing the water sector.

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or a related discipline.
• An interest in developing a career within hydraulic engineering and the UK water sector.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics and hydraulic principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop.

• Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent.
• Previous experience within the water, utilities or infrastructure sectors.
• Working towards professional accreditation with a relevant institution.
• Experience supporting technical reports, calculations or engineering studies.

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