Graduate Electrical Engineer

Tetra Tech; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Belfast is offering a Graduate Electrical Engineer role as part of our Next Gen Talent development programme. Start date is September 2027.

You will gain hands-on experience on real projects, with a structured programme of learning, training and development to grow technical and professional skills. You will be supported by experienced colleagues, building your network and laying the foundations for a successful long-term career with Tetra Tech.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum 2:1 degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Previous technical/industry experience is preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit are required.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering designs and calculations for building projects.
• Assist with design reviews and verification checks to maintain quality and compliance.
• Support contract administration of projects across delivery stages.
• Help deliver varied projects while providing technical input to the M&E Engineering team.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical Design

Design Verification

Contract Administration

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

2:1 degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Graduate Electrical Engineer

Location: Belfast

Start Date: September 2027

Joining Tetra Tech as a graduate is more than starting a new job - you'll become part of our Next Gen Talent development programme, designed to support you as you build your career with us. Alongside hands-on experience and exposure to real projects, you'll benefit from a structured programme of regular learning, training and development opportunities, helping you grow your technical and professional skills as you progress.

You'll be supported throughout your development by experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to learn, build your network and develop the skills and experience needed for a successful long-term career with Tetra Tech.

Ready to begin your engineering career on projects that shape the built environment? Join a leading consultancy where you'll work on technically challenging, high-impact work from day one.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering and environmental consultancy delivering data-driven solutions across water, environment, infrastructure, energy and international development. With over 6,000 people and 50+ offices across the UK and Europe, we combine local delivery with global capability. This Graduate Electrical Engineer role sits within our established team of experienced engineers, supporting building services work across life sciences, defence, commercial, education, industrial, residential, leisure, healthcare and retail sectors, in both public and private domains.

Your Impact in this position

You’ll support the design and delivery of diverse projects, including healthcare, major government clients, universities, workplace solutions and decarbonisation portfolios. Working with local and wider office teams, you'll contribute to practical, cost-effective engineering solutions and help deliver projects through design, administration and client engagement.

5 Core Capabilities

• Electrical Engineering Design - Support electrical engineering designs and calculations for a range of building projects.
• Design Review & Verification - Assist with design reviews and verification checks to maintain quality and compliance.
• Contract Administration - Support the contract administration of projects across delivery stages.
• Project Delivery Support - Help deliver varied projects while providing technical input to the M&E Engineering team.
• Stakeholder Liaison - Work effectively with clients, architects, contractors and wider project stakeholders.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

You’ll need a minimum 2:1 degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related subject, plus previous technical/industry experience. Strong MS Office skills, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, excellent communication, self-motivation and a full driver's licence are required.

Working Environment

Based in Belfast, with hybrid working supported in line with team and project needs. As a graduate role, there will be an expectation to spend more time in the office initially to support learning, collaboration and development, with occasional travel as required.

Application Closing Date: 31st October 2026

Assessment Centre to be held: February 2027

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role