Graduate Electrical Engineer - Water / Birmingham

AECOM; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Graduate Development programme ADVANCE

AECOM University and volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking Graduate Electrical Engineers to join our Water teams across our North and Midlands offices with a flexible hybrid working model. You’ll engage in all design stages from feasibility to construction for wastewater and water projects across major UK water clients.

You will support senior engineers in electrical design, produce power/loads calculations, diagrams, schedules, and MCC/Control Panel specs, while developing through our ADVANCE graduate programme and mentorship.

Qualifications

• MEng in Electrical Engineering (2:1 or above) preferred.
• Relevant work experience is an advantage.
• Willingness to work towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in development and management of electrical design for water infrastructure projects.
• Produce power supply assessments, load calculations and single line diagrams.
• Prepare cable calculations, schedules and lighting design specifications.
• Create MCC/Control Panel specifications including ICA scopes and electrical documents.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams and provide timely project reporting.

Skills

Power calculations

Electrical diagrams

Cable schedules

Lighting design

MCC/Control panels

Electrical specifications

Amtech software

Team liaison

Reporting

Education

MEng in Electrical Engineering (2:1 or above)

Tools

Amtech

Electrical Design Software

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? We are looking for Graduate Electrical Engineers to join our established and growing Water teams with opportunities to be based across our North and Midlands offices - Birmingham, Chesterfield, Leeds and Manchester while also benefiting from our flexible hybrid working model. The teams are delivering an exciting portfolio of water programmes and projects through long term frameworks with key clients including major UK water companies (Thames Water, Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, Southern Water and Yorkshire) and Tier 1 Contractors. You will have the opportunity to engage in all design stages, including Feasibility, Outline, Detail, and Construction Design, ensuring compliance with National and International Design Standards. Here's what you'll do: Electrical Design Support senior and lead electrical engineers in the development and management of all aspects of electrical design in wastewater and water infrastructure / treatment projects, including:

• Production of power supply capacity assessments and load calculations
• Production of electrical single line and cable block diagrams
• Production of cable calculations and cable schedules
• Production of lighting design specifications
• Production of Motor Control Centres (MCC)/Control Panel specifications including Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA) scopes
• Production of electrical specification documents
• Utilise Amtech, Electrical OM software design programmes
• Liaise with internal and external design teams, clients and contractors as appropriate
• Provision of timely reporting to both the client and internal team lead.

Collaboration Work closely with civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineers to deliver a variety of interesting small and large projects from concept to detailed design. Many of the project teams are UK wide, offering an excellent, unbeatable opportunity to share expertise and broaden knowledge through the company.

Digital Solutions AECOM's digital strategy is driving the adoption of global digital solutions internally in our design process, to improve quality and consistency and streamline activities. You will help shape these digital offerings and use them on projects, including BIM, ProjectWise, intelligent P&ID's and AECOM's own tools developed in-house.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you to join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry! Come & Grow with Us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 280 specialists across our England & Wales Water team. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. Here, you'll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

We support our graduates to pursue their professional development and growth through professional organisations such as IET or IMechE. This is further complimented by AECOM's Graduate Development programme ADVANCE, providing broader development and training and an opportunity to meet with other graduates. 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.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

• MEng in Electrical Engineering (2:1 or above, or equivalent) would be preferred;
• Relevant work experience would be an advantage;
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive;
• Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills;
• Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with the relevant institution (e.g. IET)
• Demonstrable interest in water projects;
• Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole;
• Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus., You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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. Start here. Grow here. 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.