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Well-designed water and waste systems are essential to successful, healthy and sustainable buildings.
About the role
As Environmental / Public Health Engineers, we design systems for water supply and sanitation that help buildings work better for occupants, owners and the environment. We are perfectly positioned to address and help resolve water and energy related challenges.
In a rapidly changing world, we are faced with the challenge of supporting larger cities with increasingly scarce resources. For instance, water: all life is dependent on it but as global population levels continue to rise, this vital resource becomes ever more precious. As Environmental / Public Health Engineers, we are perfectly positioned to address and help resolve such water and energy related challenges.
The design of sustainable water management systems helps save water and the energy associated with its use, from pumping to heating. From sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to water reuse, our expertise in the field of Environmental/ Public Health Engineering helps clients to make better use of water and energy, and to make their buildings more resilient.
We, as professional engineers, tackle diverse challenges – from sustainable strategies to fire suppression systems and from drainage in high-rise buildings to supplying ultra-pure water and piping specialist gases and fluids for healthcare, science and industry facilities.
Examples of projects the Environmental / Public Health Engineering teams are involved in include:
- Sandwell Hospital (MMH), Birmingham . AECOM are designing the medical gases, chemical waste drainage and very resilient domestic water distribution systems.
- Tower upgrade projects . AECOM are involved in residential sprinkler designs as part of several tower upgrade projects. Significant challenges include co-ordinating pipework with the existing structure.
- 1 Liverpool Street, London . Public Health design includes an active Rainwater attenuation/harvesting system which reclaims rainwater to supply the evaporative cooling towers which formed part of the projects Sustainable Urban Drainage hierarchy.
- Old War Office, London . AECOM are designing a high pressure water mist fire suppression system instead of traditional sprinklers. This saves plant, riser and distribution space and limits impact on the elements of listed building that are to remain intact
Job responsibilities
As a discipline, our skills cover the following technical fields within the built environment:
- Hot and cold water systems
- Water conservation solutions
- Solar thermal hot water systems
- Borehole water systems
- Above ground foul systems and rainwater systems
- Below ground, sustainable and pumped drainage
- Rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling
- Specialist drainage (laboratories)
- Fuel gas, medical gases and vacuum systems
- Water and oil leak detection systems
- BREEAM, LEED and Ska Rating design integration
- Wet and dry riser systems, sprinklers, first aid hose reel systems, external fire hydrants
- Fire suppression (gaseous, water mist and foam)
Minimum requirements
- An accredited Bachelor degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in Mechanical, Building Services, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Public Health Engineering with honours
- A relevant Masters Degree or Engineering Doctorate (EngD) accredited by a professional engineering institution would be advantageous.
- Maths and Sciences A-Levels (or equivalent) would be advantageous, at grade ‘B’ or above
- Microstation, AutoCad and/or Revit would be advantageous
- Membership of CIBSE SoPHE (grade of student or above)
Preferred qualifications
- You must have the right to work in the UK already in place.
- Relevant work experience would be advantageous.
What we offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.