Principal Engineer

Severn Trent

Principal Engineer enhancing wastewater network performance at Severn Trent Water. Driving improvements in hydraulic modeling, leading evaluations, and ensuring compliance with design standards.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £NaN per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join our Risk Validation team as a Principal Engineer
Enhance the performance and reliability of Severn Trent Water’s wastewater network
Drive continuous improvement in hydraulic modelling and design standards
Lead evaluation of wastewater network performance to identify and validate existing risks
Develop notional solutions for feasibility and design by capital delivery teams
Spearhead programme-level hydraulic modelling requirements to meet audit and validation standards
Collaborate with internal teams for software and hardware needs
Lead hydraulic modelling across multiple projects, delivering results on time
Coordinate with Tactical Asset Planning and Capital Design & Delivery
Promote innovation in wastewater modelling and engage with industry trends
Approve QA documents and review team outputs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in wastewater network modelling using InfoWorks ICM and associated GIS tools
Competence in hydraulic modelling software, including 1D/2D, full 2D, and river modules
Comprehensive understanding of hydraulics, sewerage design, and flow survey scoping
Experience in pollution mechanisms, UPM manual, and WFD/water quality standards
Proven track record of leading large portfolios of work and driving assurance and standards
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Proactive and forward-looking, with the ability to anticipate problems and manage risks effectively
Excellent communication skills to present data clearly to various audiences
Commercial awareness and the ability to work within time and budget constraints
Innovative mindset, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement
Ideally have a degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering, geography, or environmental-related subject
Being a Chartered Member of CIWEM or ICE is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two volunteering days per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

wastewater network modellinghydraulic modellingInfoWorks ICMGIS tools1D/2D modellingfull 2D modellingriver modulespollution mechanismsWFD standardssewerage design

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailproactive problem-solvingrisk managementcommunication skillscommercial awarenessinnovationleadershipcollaborationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Chartered Member of CIWEMChartered Member of ICE