Senior Hydraulic Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead hydraulic engineering studies for a portfolio of water and wastewater projects, from feasibility through construction support. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to develop practical, sustainable solutions that improve resilience and efficiency of UK water infrastructure. You’ll mentor junior engineers and help grow Stantec’s Hydraulic Engineering capability. This is a chance to shape nationally significant water projects within a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Professional subscriptions
• Progression towards chartered status
• Hybrid / flexible working
• Private medical insurance
• Pension plan
• Annual leave buy/sell option

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydraulic studies (steady state and transient) across water infrastructure projects
• Develop and review hydraulic models, calculations and technical reports using HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent
• Provide technical guidance on pumping systems, hydraulic structures and conveyance assets
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Project Managers and clients to develop practical solutions
• Support site investigations, design reviews and construction activities
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best-practice improvements in hydraulic engineering

Key requirements

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering or related discipline
• Experience delivering hydraulic engineering projects within the UK water sector or other regulated infrastructure
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, hydraulic structures and transient analysis
• Experience using hydraulic modelling software such as HADES, VARISM, Flow-3D or equivalent
• Experience leading technical delivery on multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Strong communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring or supporting the development of junior engineers

• Strong communication
• Analytical mindset
• Stakeholder management
• Hydraulic modelling with HADES
• VARISM
• Flow-3D

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