Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

Coffey; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water infrastructure firm in Birmingham seeks an Electrical Engineer to support the EICA design for water and wastewater plants. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, effective communication skills, and knowledge of CAD software. Responsibilities include assisting in design, developing technical documentation, and supporting project activities. The role requires eligibility to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence. The company values innovation, safety, and quality in all projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Effective time management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritise conflicting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships and explain technical concepts.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• Report writing skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence (or ability to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation design.
• Contribute to design and specification of electrical components.
• Assist in development of single line diagrams and cable schedules.
• Participate in preparation and review of technical documentation.
• Support project delivery activities including site visits and commissioning.
• Build relationships with supply chain partners and customers.
• Apply engineering standards and provide effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, ethical, and quality requirements.
• Undertake continued professional development.

Skills

Effective time management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of CAD software

Ability to multitask

Understanding of project management principles

Report writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

2D CAD software

3D CAD software

Job description

About The Role

Role Summary : The postholder will collaborate with Senior Electrical Engineers, Project Engineers, Design Managers, and other engineering disciplines to support the MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) design and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (EICA) preliminary and detailed design for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Contribute to the design and specification of electrical components for process equipment, including pumps, control panels, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Assist in the development of single line diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment layouts from process and instrumentation diagrams (PID).
• Participate in the preparation and review of technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
• Support project delivery activities, including site visits, inspections, and commissioning of electrical installations.
• Build relationships with supply chain partners (products / services) and customers.
• Apply appropriate software and engineering standards to provide effective solutions and achieve project objectives.
• Adopt relevant standards in design to streamline engineering tasks and ensure compliance.
• Support the development of commissioning documents and project-specific records under guidance.
• Assist with project administration, including progress tracking, commercial reporting, and programme management.
• Ensure health & safety, ethical, and quality requirements-both legislative and company-specific-are fully respected and integrated into all activities.
• Undertake continued professional development (CPD) and keep informed of emerging industry trends and technologies.

About You

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Effective time management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and 2D / 3D CAD software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritise conflicting deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships and explain technical concepts.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• Report writing skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence (or ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe).

Desirable Criteria

• Courage to challenge status quo when driving innovation
• Some travel required across Coffey sites
• Some understanding of construction industry
• Develop and maintain basic commercial awareness
• Undertake continued professional development (CPD).
• Keep informed of emerging industry trends in technology.

About Us

Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem-solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility.

Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do - Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together.