Graduate Electrical Engineer - Ruislip, Oxford and Swindon - 2027

OCU Group; Denham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate programme

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team based in Ruislip, Oxford or Swindon. You will contribute to design, development and delivery of electrical solutions across infrastructure and energy projects, from concept through to handover.

You will work with engineers, project managers and site teams, gaining hands‑on experience in calculating designs, selecting equipment and producing documentation while adhering to standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with minimum 2:2 classification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical design calculations and equipment selection.
• Support project delivery and review designs to meet standards and regulations.
• Gain exposure to electrical distribution, control systems, power infrastructure and renewables across multiple offices and sites.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Graduate Electrical Engineer - Ruislip, Oxford and Swindon - 2027

Department: Regulated Power

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ruislip

Reporting To: John Lee

Description

You’ll play a key role in supporting the design, development and delivery of electrical engineering solutions across OCU's infrastructure, utility and energy projects. Based in either Ruislip, Oxford, or Swindon you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, helping to deliver projects that provide essential services and infrastructure for communities across the UK.

You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of electrical engineering activities, supporting projects from initial concept and design through to installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Working alongside experienced engineers, project managers, site teams and clients, you’ll help develop technical solutions, review designs, support project delivery and ensure work is completed in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.

As part of the role, you’ll assist with electrical design calculations, equipment selection, technical documentation, site surveys and engineering assessments. You’ll gain valuable experience working with electrical distribution systems, control systems, power infrastructure and renewable energy technologies while developing an understanding of engineering principles, project management and industry best practice.

The role will involve collaboration with teams across both office and site environments, providing practical experience of how engineering solutions are developed and delivered in real-world project settings. As your technical knowledge and confidence grow, you’ll take on increasing responsibility, develop your problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, and become an important contributor to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

Perfect for

Graduates who are passionate about engineering, technology and infrastructure and want to develop a career delivering innovative electrical solutions. You’ll be curious, analytical and eager to learn, with strong problem-solving skills and an interest in how electrical systems support essential services and modern infrastructure.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys applying technical knowledge to real-world challenges, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and seeing engineering designs brought to life. You’ll be keen to develop your technical expertise, project delivery knowledge and communication skills while working alongside experienced engineers on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects.

You’ll enjoy balancing design, analysis and practical implementation, helping to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable engineering solutions that support communities and contribute to the UK's critical infrastructure networks.

Entry Requirements

You’ll need (or be on track to achieve) a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Due to the nature of the role and occasional travel between offices and project sites, a full UK driving licence would be beneficial.

Relevant experience through placements, internships, university projects or extracurricular activities involving electrical systems, engineering design, power distribution or renewable energy technologies would be advantageous.

Training Programme

Our 2 year Graduate Programme combines structured training with hands-on experience, giving you real responsibility from day one. You’ll learn directly alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in your continuous professional development, giving you the tools, confidence and clear progression path to build a long term career within OCU.