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Senior Civil Reservoir Engineer

AECOM
Belfast City District · posted 19 August 2026
Location
Belfast City District, Northern Ireland
Category
Engineering

At AECOM, we are delivering a better world through engineering and innovation. We are looking for a Senior Civil Reservoir Engineer to help design, plan, and deliver reservoir and dam projects across the UK and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, design, and delivery of reservoir and dam projects, including embankments, spillways, outlet works, dam raising, and remediation works.
  • Provide technical leadership for feasibility studies, options appraisals, outline and detailed design, and construction support.
  • Undertake and review dam safety assessments, hydrology studies, flood routing, drawdown assessments, and dam breach analyses.
  • Prepare high‑quality technical reports, specifications, drawings, and design documentation.
  • Coordinate with panel engineers, regulators, water companies, contractors, and lead site inspections, investigations, and asset condition assessments.
  • Support bids and proposals, mentor junior engineers, champion sustainability initiatives, and engage in continuous professional development.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in reservoir engineering, water resource management, or related consultancy roles.
  • Experience in leading projects and managing client relationships.

Benefits and Working Environment

  • Hybrid working model with flexible options.
  • Career development opportunities, technical practice networks, and AECOM University.
  • Volunteering days and personalized benefits.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive well‑being programmes.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation, please contact [email protected]. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know at [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

ReqID: J10155444
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid

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