Graduate Electrical Engineer

Premier Technical Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join a renowned client in Derby or London. This position offers a salary up to £28,000 and exceptional earnings potential. Graduates will work on innovative control systems and gain valuable experience in PLC programming, SCADA configuration, and IP network design. Eligible candidates must have a relevant degree or HND, driving license, and post-academic work experience.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in control, electrical, electronic or software engineering.
• Eligible to work in the UK and willing to relocate.
• At least 12 months post-academic work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test control/integrated systems.
• Program PLCs and configure SCADA software.
• Use high-level programming languages for various tasks.
• IP network design and configuration.
• Design and test ELV electrical panels.
• Commissioning of systems per client specifications.

Skills

Control systems design

PLC programming

High-level programming (C, C++, C#, VB, VBA)

IP network configuration

Design of electrical panels

Education

Degree or HND in control, electrical, electronic or software engineering

Job description

Overview

Graduate Electrical Engineer

Salary: to £28,000 + exceptional earnings potential

Locations: Derby or London

Our Derby based client is renowned as a market leader in the provision of innovative and bespoke integrated systems to the transportation infrastructure industry. They offer services spanning Project Management and Implementation, Consultancy and Software Development to blue chip clients worldwide. As part of a strategic growth programme, they are recruiting graduates to join their established team of electrical and controls professionals for 2026.

With many projects incorporating SCADA control systems and integrated audio & visual communication systems using IP technology, they seek technically motivated graduates who are qualified in control, electrical, electronic or software engineering.

As a graduate electrical engineer, you will gain experience in the design, implementation and testing of control systems using PLC code, configuring SCADA packages, high level programming such as C, designing electrical panels and integrating audio-visual IP sub-systems.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to design, implement and test control / integrated systems.
• Program a variety of PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function block or Statement List methods, and configure SCADA software packages.
• Competent use of high-level programming languages ranging from C, C++, C#, VB and VBA.
• IP network design and configuration.
• Design and test ELV electrical panels.
• Configuration of CCTV, PA and telephone systems over an IP network.
• Perform a FAT and site commissioning under formal client witnessed conditions, working collaboratively and proactively with clients.

Qualifications

• Technically motivated graduates in control, electrical, electronic or software engineering (degree or HND).
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to relocate at short notice to the East Midlands region.
• Hold a FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE.
• Demonstrate at least 12 months post-academic work experience gained within a commercial environment.
• Willingness to work in a role that may involve comparing client needs with engineering solutions in a professional, friendly and collaborative environment.

Application details

To apply, contact the Graduate Recruitment Team at Premier Technical Recruitment or email your CV in strict confidence to the address provided. Please note that the original phone number is not displayed here.