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Graduate Hydrology / Geography Engineer

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AECOM

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • Edinburgh

Requirements

  • MSc or above in hydrology or similar
  • First degree in either Geochemistry, applied geology degree ie engineering/environmental geology, Geophysics, Geography, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Bioscience must have a focus on Hydrology/Geography
  • Ability to conceptualise hydrogeological issues
  • Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & Powerpoint

Responsibilities

  • Site work, including collection of groundwater and surface water data and supervision of borehole drilling and testing
  • Collation, processing and analysis of data into existing and new databases
  • Use of specialist groundwater software, including AquiferWin32
  • Desk study evaluation of project hydrogeology and contributions to factual and assessment reports
  • Preparation of graphical and GIS deliverables
  • Contributing to continued innovation and business development
  • Involvement with and support to the groundwater team and other disciplines such as hydrology, flood, geotechnics, contaminated land and ecology

FAQs

What kind of projects will I be working on as a Graduate Hydrology / Geography Engineer?

As a Graduate Hydrology / Geography Engineer, you will be involved in groundwater assessments for a variety of projects in the UK and overseas. This could include groundwater resource evaluation and development, hydrogeological impact assessment of major infrastructure schemes, and groundwater control and dewatering.

Will I be working on live projects right away as a Graduate Hydrology / Geography Engineer?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to work on live projects with experienced team members who will guide you as you start gaining practical experience in hydrogeology and water resources activities.

What kind of clients and projects will I be working on at AECOM?

AECOM's multidisciplinary water environment team works for a wide range of clients and projects, including water companies, onshore oil and gas companies, private companies such as bottled water suppliers, and quarry operators. You will have the chance to work on a diverse range of projects in the field of hydrogeology and water resources.

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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022

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Benefits

  • Bi-annual salary review while on the GDP

  • 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance, income protection (permanent staff only)

  • Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers and gym membership discount

  • Pension scheme that also gives you access to MyMoneyWorks, which is designed to help you plan for your future goals and provide guidance and information on a range of financial product

  • 15 days paid leave per annum for formally signed up reservists (AECOM is recognised as a Gold Employer by the Ministry of Defence for our work with the Armed Forces Covenant)