Water Coastal Engineer - Graduate null

Your role

Job responsibilities

As a graduate, you will be involved in:

• Developing coastal management studies, including SMPs, strategies, and StAR/OBC using current Defra and EA FCERM guidance.
• Coastal hydrodynamic and flood modelling using the MIKE software suite
• Overtopping assessments using the Eurotop manual
• Inspection, feasibility studies and detailed design relating to coast protection and sea defence structures e.g. revetments, rock armour, breakwaters, and embankments.
• Design of maritime structures e.g. quay walls, jetties, flood walls, pontoons, mooring dolphins, piers, berthing structures, steel sheet piling, lock and dock gates.
• Economic appraisal and five case model business case development
• Wider benefit assessment, carbon, and sustainability assessment in the coastal environment
• Coastal and marine input to EIA

About you

Qualifications

• BEng in Civil, Structural, or Coastal Engineering with a 2:1 (or equivalent) or above
• MEng in Civil, Structural, or Coastal Engineering would be an advantage
• A final-year project related to Port, Marine or Coastal Engineering would be an advantage
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive
• Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel)
• Familiarity with the coast protection manual would be an advantage
• Appreciation of ship simulation and port planning would be an advantage
• An understanding of the technical aspects of coastal process behaviour would be an advantage
• Coding / Modelling / GIS / Matlab skills would be an advantage in Professional Development 

Benefits

AECOM offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

• 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits such as gym membership and restaurant discount
• Eye care vouchers

Training & development

The Graduate Development Programme (ADVANCE) along with the huge scope of projects across the globe will challenge and inspire you to make a real difference to the world. The GDP forms a core part of the business strategy globally, designed to develop the best talent across numerous disciplines to lead the business into the future. AECOM shall provide you with all the tools and support you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including chartership with the relevant international professional institution. You will be assigned a mentor to support and guide your development, and you will take regular training modules throughout the programme. There will be on-the-job technical development and classroom training where required, and the opportunity to work on live client projects with significant multi-disciplinary exposure.

Career progression

AECOM supports career growth and development through technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities, believing in leadership at all levels, where employees can impact projects, teams, committees, and the business regardless of their position in the organization.

How to apply

• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.
• Please include a cover letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

Sources

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• aecom.com/uk-ireland-apprentice-careers/uk-ireland-apprentice-benefits
• youtube.com/@AECOM