Graduate Electrical Engineer - Hybrid, Water Sector

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is offering a two-year Graduate Development Program in the UK, designed to accelerate growth through blended learning, mentoring, and progress reviews. You’ll work on water sector projects, delivering solutions and building capability across engineering and consulting disciplines while gaining exposure to industry leaders.

Join a world-leading company with flexible working options, dedicated career development, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects across the UK and

Qualifications

• Completed a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.
• Available to start March 2027.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design solutions for water and wastewater facilities.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.
• Design LV distribution systems, MCCs and control panels.
• Support instrumentation interfaces with ICA and process teams.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard workshops and HAZOPs.
• Undertake site visits, surveys, inspections, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and client specs.
• Contribute to cost estimation, program development and risk management.
• Share best practices across the business.
• Build relationships with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.

Skills

Flexible mindset

Proactive learner

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's level qualification

Job description

Jacobs is offering a two-year Graduate Development Program in the UK, designed to accelerate growth through blended learning, mentoring, and progress reviews. You’ll work on water sector projects, delivering solutions and building capability across engineering and consulting disciplines while gaining exposure to industry leaders.

Join a world-leading company with flexible working options, dedicated career development, and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects across the UK and