Graduate Electrical Engineer – Water Systems (Hybrid)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. invites applications for a Graduate Electrical Engineer within the Graduate Development Program (GDP) in London or Reading.

You will begin your career in a world-leading company that delivers water/wastewater projects and asset management, while developing across four core areas with mentoring support. You will work on real projects across the UK and Ireland, collaborating with teams in water/wastewater networks, treatment facilities, and project management.

Qualifications

• Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning.
• Permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design solutions for water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, reservoirs, and associated infrastructure projects.
• Prepare electrical calculations, specifications, technical reports, and engineering drawings.
• Design low voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems, motor control centres (MCCs), control panels, standby generation, and associated equipment.
• Support the development of instrumentation, control, and automation interfaces in collaboration with ICA and process engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard workshops, HAZOPs, and constructability reviews.
• Undertake site visits, surveys, inspections, and commissioning activities as required.
• Work closely with project managers, design managers, and other discipline leads to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and client specifications.
• Support cost estimation, programme development, and risk management activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the sharing of best practices across the business.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Adaptability

Career motivation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or MSc

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. invites applications for a Graduate Electrical Engineer within the Graduate Development Program (GDP) in London or Reading.

You will begin your career in a world-leading company that delivers water/wastewater projects and asset management, while developing across four core areas with mentoring support. You will work on real projects across the UK and Ireland, collaborating with teams in water/wastewater networks, treatment facilities, and project management.