Graduate Electrical Engineer — Power Systems

HDR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR’s graduate Electrical - Power role in the United Kingdom (Scotland-Glasgow) offers hands-on design experience in electrical power distribution, substations, renewable energy projects and network infrastructure. You will work under experienced engineers as part of a 100-percent employee-owned company, gaining real project exposure and progressing toward chartership.

The position starts in September 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Interest in Chartered status.

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 (e.g. 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 basics

Power systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

HDR’s graduate Electrical - Power role in the United Kingdom (Scotland-Glasgow) offers hands-on design experience in electrical power distribution, substations, renewable energy projects and network infrastructure. You will work under experienced engineers as part of a 100-percent employee-owned company, gaining real project exposure and progressing toward chartership.

The position starts in September 2027.