Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

Vantage Consulting Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting Limited in Bath is seeking a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer to support the EICA design team. You'll help develop safe, practical designs for water and wastewater projects, from requirements gathering to drawings through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.

You will work with experienced engineers, learn basic electrical calculations, assist with equipment selection, and review technical information with a collaborative, safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or related discipline; HNC/HND may be considered.
• Interest in electrical design, control systems, instrumentation or automation.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and numeracy.
• Clear communication and collaborative work style.
• Organised approach and openness to feedback.
• Commitment to safety and asking for help when needed.
• Basic Word and Excel skills; CAD experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers with electrical and EICA design for water and wastewater projects.
• Help prepare and update drawings, schedules, diagrams and other design documents.
• Learn basic electrical calculations and assist with equipment selection using approved tools.
• Review technical information, drawings and manufacturers' data.
• Work with colleagues across electrical, control, mechanical, process, civil, manufacturing and site teams.
• Take part in design reviews, project meetings and site visits as appropriate.
• Help keep project information accurate, organised and up to date.
• Build knowledge of engineering standards, safety, design processes and the project lifecycle.
• Act on feedback and take ownership of tasks with team support.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

Instrumentation

Automation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Education

Electrical or electronic engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Electrical design tools

Job description

Graduate Electrical Design Engineer
Bath

About the role

Reporting to the EICA Design Team Lead, you'll support the team in developing safe, practical and reliable engineering designs. You'll gain exposure to different stages of a project from understanding requirements and preparing drawings through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.

Responsibilities:

• Support experienced engineers with electrical and EICA design work for water and wastewater projects.
• Help prepare and update drawings, schedules, diagrams and other design documents.
• Learn how to carry out basic electrical calculations and assist with equipment selection, using approved tools and methods.
• Review technical information, drawings and manufacturers' data, asking questions when something is unclear.
• Work with colleagues across electrical, control, mechanical, process, civil, manufacturing and site teams.
• Take part in design reviews, project meetings and site visits as appropriate.
• Help keep project information accurate, organised and up to date.
• Build your knowledge of engineering standards, safety, design processes and the wider project lifecycle.
• Act on feedback, share ideas and take ownership of agreed tasks with support from your team.

Requirements

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in electrical or electronic engineering, control and instrumentation, or a related discipline. Candidates currently working towards a relevant qualification may also be considered.
• An interest in electrical design, control systems, instrumentation or automation.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and confidence with numbers and problem-solving.
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively.
• A careful, organised approach and an openness to feedback.
• A commitment to working safely and asking for help when needed.
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills. CAD or electrical design software experience is useful, but not essential.

A note for applicants

This organization are unable to support with VISAs. Applicants must hold full Right to Work in the UK with no restrictions.