Graduate Electrical Engineer – Power Systems & Substations

HDR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Graduate Electrical - Power to join their UK Power Sector team in September 2027. You will work with experienced engineers on electrical distribution, substations, and renewable projects, supporting design and delivery across the project lifecycle.

You will gain hands-on experience, work in a collaborative, employee-owned environment, and develop toward chartership while participating in design Reviews and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or related.
• Be working toward or interested in 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 tools like AutoCAD, ETAP or DigSILENT is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to start in September 2027.

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 detailed design.
• Prepare technical documentation including reports, specifications, drawings and calculations.
• Collaborate with civil, structural and protection engineers to integrate solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, quality checks and client meetings with senior staff.

Skills

Chartered status pursuit

MS Office proficiency

Electrical systems design basics

Industry standards awareness

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

DigSILENT

Job description

HDR is seeking a Graduate Electrical - Power to join their UK Power Sector team in September 2027. You will work with experienced engineers on electrical distribution, substations, and renewable projects, supporting design and delivery across the project lifecycle.

You will gain hands-on experience, work in a collaborative, employee-owned environment, and develop toward chartership while participating in design Reviews and client meetings.