Graduate Process Engineer - Water Industry
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Occupation Type
Production and process engineers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£45,000
(£23.08 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
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:
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
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
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.
- 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.
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
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!
What happens next?
If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview.If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered.Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
Mutual Dignity and Respect
Mindful that a truly welcoming organisation must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding principles of mutual dignity and respect in all People processes. This approach ensures that we reflect the communities and clients we serve, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
To help us monitor our performance and continue to improve in relation to mutual dignity and respect we would appreciate your compliance in completing the questions in this section. The information provided will form no part of the selection process and will be treated in strict confidence.
Recruitment Agencies
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!
What happens next?
If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview.If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered.Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
Mutual Dignity and Respect
Mindful that a truly welcoming organisation must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding principles of mutual dignity and respect in all People processes. This approach ensures that we reflect the communities and clients we serve, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
To help us monitor our performance and continue to improve in relation to mutual dignity and respect we would appreciate your compliance in completing the questions in this section. The information provided will form no part of the selection process and will be treated in strict confidence.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and 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 if you require any further information.