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Hybrid · Inverness, Scotland, United KingdomFull-timePosted 3 months ago
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Are you ready to support a team of talented technicians and shape the future of the water industry?
Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Team as a CAD Technician in our rapidly growing Scottish offices (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Perth) – whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.
AECOM has recently been named as one of two Primary Designers for Scottish Water’s SR27 Enterprise. This transformational, multi-billion-pound programme is the highest value venture ever put into place by Scottish Water and will reshape Scotland’s water and wastewater infrastructure from 2027 to 2033 (with potential to extend for another 6 years).
AECOM will be at the heart of this ground-breaking delivery model, shaping design excellence at scale and working with Scottish Water and our Enterprise Partners to help drive outcomes that deliver value for customers in Scotland and go beyond net zero. This is a major win for AECOM and a powerful endorsement of our expertise, giving us a fantastic opportunity to deliver long-term, meaningful work that has large scale impact for communities across Scotland. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to support on this programme and work alongside a talented, diverse team committed to innovation and efficiency.
Level of Supervision & Responsibility: Work independently using an already established understanding of civil engineering and best practices and be able to provide meaningful input to the design process
Project & Technical Accountability: Duties may include technical responsibility for a major phase or component of a project. Takes lead role in workflow co‑ordination
Collaboration: Work in conjunction with engineers of multiple disciplines as part of the iterative design process
Technical Skills & Systems Knowledge: Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD and document management systems. Provide Civil 3D modelling support to engineering team
Engineering Design, Data Collection & Analysis: Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well‑defined methods. Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests
Maintain Standards: Support the CAD Lead in maintaining CAD standards, best practices, and processes for modelling, content creation, and advanced digital developments
Enjoy the perks.
Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland. You’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued - and let's not forget the perks! You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days and our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits you. We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we’re more than happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements.
If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, we want to hear from you. Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Certified Minimum of a HNC or Equivalent Qualification: In an engineering discipline
Software Proficiency: Proficient in using Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D. Familiarity in other 3D modelling software such Autodesk ReCap, Revit and experience in validating and coordinating models in Navisworks or similar software
Common Data Environment Experience: Experience working in a Common Data Environment such as ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have 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 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.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.