Graduate Optimisation Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Bristol
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Microsoft Excel Engineering design Hydraulic modeling SQL database Team working Communication skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Are you looking to grow your career in optimisation within innovative, tech-led infrastructure solutions?

About the role

Support the design, implementation, integration and support of the Smart Solutions technologies.

  • Collection of data from clients and analysing the data to reach evidenced conclusions
  • Design meetings, incl. Operations Review Workshop and data gathering
  • Assist in concept design as required
  • Hydraulic model skeletonization, calibration and quality assurance
  • Design Report assistance, mainly in producing supporting material and data collation
  • Configuration of system databases, mainly pump curves, tank dimensions and demand curves, but may include additional tasks set by the project manager on an as required basis
  • Assist with Solution testing and documentation
  • Assist during software installation and commissioning

What are the requirements?

  • BEng (Hons), preferably Mechanical or Civil - min grade 2:2
  • Solid experience with Microsoft Excel and Word, familiarity with VBA useful
  • Understanding of engineering processes and experience producing technical solutions
  • Optimisation/software programming experience desirable but not essential
  • Some SQL database experience preferred but not essential
  • Familiarity with hydraulic modelling tools (EPANET or similar), desirable but not essential
  • Ability to produce thorough evidence based documentation to support decisions

Skills required to do this role:

  • Agile and able to adapt to change.
  • Team working skills.
  • Ability to work in coordination with remote locations.
  • Works autonomously and communicates efficiently.
  • Can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Customer focus.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Available to travel where necessary, as projects may be carried out in the UK and Ireland.
  • Must hold a valid driving licence for use in the UK.
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