Graduate Water Engineer / Modellers – 2026 Intake
RPS, part of Tetra Tech, is expanding its Water Consultancy business across the Sheffield, Derby, Newcastle, and London offices and is looking for Graduate Wastewater Engineers & Modellers.
Start dates are available throughout 2026.
Virtual Assessment Centre – 20 January
This one‑day event (9:25 – 16:00) includes the following activities:
* Welcome Presentation
* Group Presentation Exercise
* Technical Assessment
* Individual Interview
Role Structure
The graduate role offers a hybrid office / home‑based working model and opportunities for site work where data collection is required.
Career pathways available include Engineering and Modelling.
Professional Attributes
We encourage and value diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles. Candidates should be friendly, open, eager to learn, intelligent risk‑takers, and capable of adapting quickly.
Responsibilities
* Data handling and analysis of large datasets
* Statistical analysis of data
* Preparation of factual and interpretative reports
* Construction and maintenance of statistical models
* Client and stakeholder engagement and management
* Provide input to the development, maintenance and documentation of bespoke software tools and applications
* Use of GIS, including software such as QGIS and ArcGIS
About You
* A degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, or GIS
* Modules covering wastewater, hydraulics, GIS or flood risk are desirable but not essential
* Good communication skills and written English
* Ability to work in a team to solve problems that matter
* Computing skills including previous experience of Excel
Early Career Professionals (ECP) Programme
The ECP Programme is designed to give you a strong start at RPS and includes:
* Two‑Day Residential Workshop
* Institute of Water’s Introduction to the UK Water Industry
* Leadership and Management Training Days
* Technical Skill DevelopmentOffice‑Based Peer Groups
Why RPS?
We work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work‑life balance that suits them. We are a connected community that values collaboration and social connection in the office environment, and we offer agile offices and hybrid working as standard.
About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000‑strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, RPS delivers solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource‑scarce world.
Next Steps
Upon reviewing your CV, we will contact you. If this opportunity aligns with your career journey, we would love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Please have your CV and cover letter ready and continue with your application online.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website for further information.
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* Full‑time
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