About the RoleAECOM is looking for a talented and motivated graduate to join our Road Drainage team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical career in drainage and hydraulic engineering, with a focus on the design and assessment of drainage systems associated with roads and transport infrastructure.You’ll work on a diverse range of projects, supporting the development of safe, resilient and sustainable solutions for managing surface water and drainage. Your work may include drainage design, hydraulic calculations and modelling, flood risk assessment, surface water management and the development of sustainable drainage solutions.Working alongside experienced engineers and other technical professionals, you’ll gain exposure to projects across the full lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and implementation. You’ll also have opportunities to work collaboratively with other disciplines, giving you a broader understanding of how drainage and hydraulic engineering contributes to the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects.What You’ll DoAs a Graduate Road Drainage Engineer, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers who will provide guidance, mentoring and technical support as you develop your knowledge and professional skills.Your responsibilities will grow as your experience and confidence develop, giving you increasing exposure to live projects and technical deliverables.Your work may include:<ul><li>Supporting the design and assessment of drainage systems associated with roads and transport infrastructure.</li><li>Undertaking drainage and hydraulic calculations and technical assessments.</li><li>Assisting with the development of drainage strategies and surface water management solutions.</li><li>Supporting hydraulic modelling and analysis of drainage networks and watercourses.</li><li>Assisting with the design of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and other sustainable water management solutions.</li><li>Supporting flood risk assessments and the development of flood mitigation and resilience measures.</li><li>Assisting with the design and assessment of culverts, outfalls, attenuation systems and flow control structures.</li><li>Collecting, analysing and interpreting site, survey, rainfall, drainage and hydraulic data.</li><li>Participating in site visits, surveys and inspections to understand existing drainage infrastructure and site conditions.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of technical reports, calculations, specifications, drawings and other project deliverables.</li><li>Using relevant drainage, hydraulic modelling, CAD and digital engineering software as appropriate to project requirements.</li><li>Developing your understanding of relevant design standards, legislation, guidance and industry best practice.</li><li>Working collaboratively with engineers, environmental specialists and other technical disciplines.</li><li>Attending project meetings and contributing to discussions with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.</li></ul>As you progress, you’ll be encouraged to take on greater responsibility for individual tasks and technical deliverables, developing towards greater independence in your project work.Project ExperienceYou may gain experience across a variety of drainage and hydraulic engineering projects, including:<ul><li>Road and transport infrastructure drainage</li><li>Surface water drainage and management</li><li>Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)</li><li>Drainage strategy development</li><li>Hydraulic modelling and analysis</li><li>Drainage network design and assessment</li><li>Flood risk assessment and mitigation</li><li>Culverts and watercourse crossings</li><li>Outfalls and discharge arrangements</li><li>Attenuation and flow control</li><li>Surface water storage and management</li><li>Water quality and pollution control</li><li>Climate resilience and adaptation</li><li>Drainage asset assessment and improvement</li><li>Feasibility studies and options appraisal</li><li>Preliminary and detailed drainage design</li></ul>You’ll also have opportunities to work alongside other engineering and environmental disciplines, providing exposure to multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and helping you develop a well-rounded understanding of the wider project environment.

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Graduate Road Drainage Engineer (2027 start)

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