Graduate Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) - Edinburgh or Glasgow

AECOM; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking graduates for its Transmission and Distribution team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role involves working on transmission assets and contributing to multiple projects across Europe, with opportunities for mentorship and support as you develop your career in engineering. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical/Power Engineering and strong communication skills.

Benefits

On-the-job support and learning

Graduate Development Programme

Mentorship from senior team members

Qualifications

• Graduate role in Transmission and Distribution engineering.
• Must have completed HV & Power related coursework.
• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on transmission assets and related design activities.
• Visit construction sites for substations, cables, and overhead lines.
• Engage in project management and development tasks.

Skills

Electrical/Power Engineering knowledge

Teamwork

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BSc/BEng in Electrical/Power Engineering (2:1 or equivalent)

MSc/MEng in Electrical/Power Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Python or other scripting skills

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 Edinburgh or Glasgow office from June 26 onwards.

About our Team

Committed to addressing the complete spectrum of energy challenges, we offer expertise in the following sectors: 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. As a partner within the programme, we are responsible for delivering design, environment and consenting services within the strategic programme of works.

Here's what you'll do:

The successful candidate will primarily be working 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 some international travel may be required.

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

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

When a graduate starts with AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development proposals.

Their initial role be involved in a selection of activities potentially including:

• 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

Here is what you will get from us!

On the job support and learning

When a graduate starts at AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their 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 a number of instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role.

Qualifications

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• BSc/BEng in Electrical/Power Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
• MSc/MEng in Electrical/Power Engineering would be an advantage
• Must have completed HV & Power related course work or module options
• Experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D is preferred
• Python or other scripting skills would be an advantage
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus
• Good numerical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Excellent research and report writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus.
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive

Desirable

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

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.