Junior Hydraulics & Drainage Engineer

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Junior Hydraulics & Drainage Engineer to join our growing Madrid team delivering assessments, concepts, feasibility studies, and detailed designs across diverse water and transportation programs. We partner with public and private clients, including long‑term frameworks with Local Authorities and Design & Build commissions with major contractors. Our global group has delivered water designs across the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, giving you the chance to contribute to iconic Transportation and Water projects alongside a diverse, multicultural Enterprise Capabilities team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced designers and engineers in the delivery of drainage, stormwater, sewer, and potable water network projects, contributing to solutions that support sustainable and resilient communities.
• Develop network designs, technical drawings, and engineering models using Civil 3D and industry‑leading design tools, gaining hands‑on experience across a variety of infrastructure projects.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks while working within a supportive team environment, following established methodologies and receiving guidance from experienced professionals to accelerate your development.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of your work through self‑checks prior to submission, while actively participating in peer reviews and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in hydraulic and drainage design, infrastructure networks, or related engineering projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D, including the development of pipeline alignments, profiles, cross‑sections, grading, and surface modelling.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken, with confidence to collaborate within multicultural and international project teams.
• Exposure to hydraulic and hydrological modelling tools such as HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, StormCAD, InfoWorks ICM, OpenRoads Designer, or 12d; experience with any of these platforms is an advantage, but willingness to learn and grow with new technologies is equally important.
• A mindset of continuous learning and adopting best practices is highly valued. Ideally you are proactive, enthusiastic about tackling engineering challenges, learning from experienced professionals, and contributing to projects that make a positive impact on communities and the environment.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.