Graduate Electrical Engineer – Power & Substations

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a proactive Graduate Electrical - Power to join our Glasgow-based team on a September 2027 start. You will work with experienced engineers to design, analyse, deliver and maintain power distribution and substation projects, contributing from concept through detailed design.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across HV substations, power delivery, and renewable energy projects while aligning with ISO quality standards and CDM regulations.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or related.
• Be working toward or interested in obtaining Chartered status.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems design, including one-line diagrams, cable sizing, earthing, and protection schemes.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, ANSI standards and design tools (AutoCAD, ETAP, DigSILENT or similar).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Engineers with detailed design tasks and drawing production.
• Support the design and engineering of high-voltage substations and power delivery projects from concept through to detailed design.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation including reports, specifications, drawings, and calculations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, and protection engineers to integrate solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, quality checks, and client meetings with the support of senior staff.
• Help interpret and apply relevant design codes, standards, and client specifications (IEC, IEEE, ANSI).
• Engage in internal learning opportunities to develop technical expertise and progress toward chartership.
• Promote safe design practices and support compliance with CDM regulations and ISO quality standards.

Skills

Electrical design concepts

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Pursuing Chartered status

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

DigSILENT

Job description

HDR is seeking a proactive Graduate Electrical - Power to join our Glasgow-based team on a September 2027 start. You will work with experienced engineers to design, analyse, deliver and maintain power distribution and substation projects, contributing from concept through detailed design.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across HV substations, power delivery, and renewable energy projects while aligning with ISO quality standards and CDM regulations.