Civil Engineering Water Engineer Utrecht • Darwin Recruitment

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging position as a Civil Engineering Water Engineer, contributing to sustainable water treatment systems for wastewater, drinking water, and industrial water? Do you want to be part of a multidisciplinary team, working on innovative water treatment projects that significantly contribute to the future of water sustainability? Would you like your role to be based in the Netherlands, with the option to engage in national and international opportunities?

We offer a varied role where you’ll collaborate with a friendly and highly skilled team across disciplines. We prioritise a positive working atmosphere, your personal development, and the opportunity to apply your expertise meaningfully.

Your Role as a Civil Engineer in Water

You will contribute to the structural design of water treatment installations and transport systems across all phases of a project. You will:

• Translate technological designs into functional installations

• Coordinate with other disciplines to achieve integrated design solutions

You will collaborate closely with civil engineers, structural engineers, mechanical and electrical engineering specialists, and process technologists. You’ll take ownership of achieving efficient, sustainable, and safe designs with a comprehensive understanding of how all components interrelate.

About the Team

You’ll join a leading independent consultancy that delivers engineering, design, and advisory services across a wide array of sectors. This organisation has a strong mission focused on creating a positive societal impact. They work on diverse, high-impact international projects, drawing from over a century of expertise and a large global network of professionals.

Within the water-focused business unit, the team delivers innovative solutions addressing challenges like water scarcity, rainwater and wastewater transport systems, clean water access, water usage reduction, circularity, and sustainable wastewater and sludge treatment.

Your future colleagues include experts in civil engineering, mechanical design, construction, hydraulics, and electrical & automation engineering, representing a healthy balance of experience levels. Teamwork, responsibility, support, and continuous learning are core values.

What You Bring

• A completed HBO or WO degree in construction engineering or similar

• At least 5 years of relevant experience

• Commitment, curiosity, and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset

• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English

What’s in It for You

• Competitive Salary: With annual progression based on performance

• Excellent Benefits: Including a strong pension scheme with significant employer contribution, personal budget, profit sharing, and share ownership opportunities

• Work-Life Balance: 28 vacation days (full-time) with the option to purchase more, flexible working hours, hybrid work model, home office setup, and home-working allowance

• Career Development: Access to tailored training programs, learning weeks, and professional development tracks

• Sustainable Travel: Office locations in Amersfoort, Nijmegen, or Delft, travel allowance, NS Business Card, and additional rewards for walking or cycling

• Inclusive Culture: Open and informal workplace with social events, employee networks (e.g., Pride, young professionals), and an emphasis on belonging

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bradley Wilkins