Graduate Process Engineer - Water Industry

Graduate Process Engineer role focused on designing and optimising water and wastewater systems, using data analysis, modelling, and engineering solutions.

RPS continue to grow, and we are now looking to reinforce our Warrington, Derby, and Sheffield Offices, with Graduate Process Engineers.

This is an exciting and unrivalled opportunity to develop and progress in an environment where your efforts and talent are recognised. We are looking at a start date of June 2026.

The Graduate roles available in the strategy team will combine office/home-based working alongside professionals who are at the forefront of the industry, with opportunities to complete site work where required for data collection.

Career pathways available for candidates joining us in a Graduate position include:

• Process Engineering

• Key office locations available are Warrington, Derby, and Sheffield

Friendly, open and a willingness to learn and develop are all things that will help you be successful in this role.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas to positively shape the impacts of our client's projects. We are looking out for people who take opportunities, those who are keen to learn and develop, intelligent risk-takers who are not scared to try new things, and who adapt and move quickly.

Your Responsibilities:

• Process design of water, wastewater, and sludge treatment sites

• Mass and energy balances.

• Optimisation of process stages.

• Use of simulation packages i.e. BioWin.

• Nature Base Solutions design.

• Assessment of innovative technologies and their applications.

• Support and/or chair HAZOP studies.

• Process commissioning of existing and new water and wastewater treatment plants.

• Whole life cost assessment.

• Data handling and analysis of large datasets.

• Survey planning and supervision.

• Extensive use of GIS, including software such as MapInfo, QGIS and ArcGIS

• Statistical analysis of data.

• Preparation of factual and interpretative reports.

• Construction, verification, and analysis of hydraulic sewer network models using InfoWorks ICM software.

• Integrated catchment modelling, including pluvial, fluvial and interactions between rivers, sewers and treatment sites.

• Catchment planning, risk assessment and intervention strategy.

• Client and stakeholder engagement and management.

• Provide input to development, maintenance and documentations of bespoke software tools and applications.

About You:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geography or Environmental Science.

• Modules covering water and wastewater treatment, hydraulics, GIS or flood risk are desirable but not essential.

• Good communication skills and written skills.

• Ability to work in a team to solve problems that matter.

• Computing skills including previous experience of Excel.

What’s in it for you?

The Early Career Professionals (ECP) programme is available to those who have recently joined RPS Water Consulting. The aim is to empower and grow our employees, helping them to progress and develop professionally.

No matter your background, RPS is committed to helping you launch a successful and rewarding career. Our ECP programme is designed to give you the strongest possible start at RPS, with a range of opportunities that include:

• Two-Day Residential Workshop

• Institute of Water’s Introduction to the UK Water Industry

• Leadership and Management Training Days

• Technical Skill Development

• Office-Based Peer Groups

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their well-being.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them.

We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company:

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability.

As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000-strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

Come and join our team and truly make a difference in the future of water!