Graduate Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) - Birmingham or Manchester

AECOM; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm seeks recent graduates for Electrical Engineering positions in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will participate in power network design and analysis, focusing on renewable energy and system optimization. This role offers hands-on experience with project tasks, mentorship from senior engineers, and participation in a comprehensive graduate development program. A commitment to addressing energy challenges is essential, and the role involves site visits and potential travel across Europe.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• 2:1 classification or above in Electrical/Power Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.
• Good Microsoft Office skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual design and power network design.
• Power system analysis using DigSILENT, PSCAD, PSS/E.
• Regular site visits for substations and cables.

Skills

Effective verbal & written communication skills

Good numerical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Python or other scripting skills

Education

BSc/BEng in Electrical/Power Engineering

MSc/MEng in Electrical/Power Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Our Transmission and Distribution team are currently seeking graduates to work in our Birmingham or Manchester offices from June 26 onwards.

About our Team

Committed to addressing the complete spectrum of energy challenges, we offer expertise in renewable energy (wind and solar), Battery Energy Storage Systems, hydropower, bioenergy (including energy from waste), energy efficiency and carbon management, thermal power generation, nuclear power and transmission and distribution.

The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineering team provides a range of services from the initial concept through Power Systems Analysis, Cabling, Substations, Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure, System Balancing and Compensation, Protection Systems, SCADA, Communications, Converter Station Design, HVDC Systems and Interconnectors including overseas links.

We provide development, design, maintenance and project management for all services and comply with client and other stakeholder’s quality, technical, commercial, safety and environmental requirements. Regular site visits to construction sites for substations, cables and overhead lines would be a feature of this role.

AECOM is part of the Great Grid Upgrade programme in a Joint Venture with Arup. We are responsible for delivering design, environment and consenting services within the strategic programme of works. Projects include a complex overhead line circuit connecting several new substations on the east coast of England, with detailed analysis of routes and environmental considerations.

Here’s what you’ll do

The successful candidate will primarily work on transmission assets in the Republic of Ireland or the UK, but the team is working on multiple projects in Europe and further afield and may require some international travel.

Regular site visits to construction sites for substations, cables and overhead lines will be a feature of this role.

We encourage membership and networking activities in industry bodies such as the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), IEI, CIGRE.

When a graduate starts with AECOM, a senior member of the team will guide and mentor them through the initial period working on live projects and business development proposals. Their initial role may include:

• Conceptual Design
• Power Network Design, Power System Analysis & Studies using DigSILENT, PSCAD, PSS/E etc.
• Load & Demand Forecasting, System Stability Analysis
• Substation Site Selection
• Substation Design
• Ground Resistivity Measurement & Earthing System Design using CDE3D Substation & Switchyard Layout Visualization
• Lightning Protection System Design
• Overhead & Underground Cable System Design
• Interconnector Studies & Design
• Transformer & Switchgear Selection & Installation
• Options Selection & Evaluation
• Value Engineering
• HV Cable studies using CYMCAP

Enjoy the Perks

At AECOM, you’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us!

On the job support and learning

When a graduate starts at AECOM, a senior member of the team will guide and mentor them through the initial period working on live projects and business development tasks, to support with any technical queries.

Graduate Development Programme

Our 2‑year graduate ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend instructor‑led training sessions, meet and hear from people across the business and take part in interactive activities. You’ll also engage with an online curriculum via AECOM University and join the ADVANCE webinar series. We provide support and tools to achieve professional development ambitions, which may include chartership with relevant international professional institutions.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng in Electrical/Power Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
• MSc/MEng in Electrical/Power Engineering is an advantage
• Completed HV & Power related coursework or module options
• Experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D preferred
• Python or other scripting skills an advantage
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team
• Teamwork and independence without losing initiative & focus
• Good numerical skills
• Effective verbal & written communication skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent research and report writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working, with ambition and drive

Desirable

• Full driving licence and willingness to travel on occasion (some site travel with equipment may be required)

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start. These roles start between June and October 26.

Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in each person’s potential and will support you in reaching yours.