Graduate Power Systems Engineer - Hv Networks - Birmingham Or Manchester

Arup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate Power Systems Engineer to join the HV Networks team in Birmingham or Manchester. You will engage in planning, analysis and design for high‑voltage transmission and distribution projects, supporting clients through the energy transition.

The role offers opportunities to develop expertise in power system studies, HVDC technology, electrical design and cross‑disciplinary collaboration within a global consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Interest in electrical engineering fundamentals, electrical design and power system analysis.
• Technical skills include coding languages and CAD/BIM experience on electrical design projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform power systems studies and assessments for HV networks.
• Assist with planning, analysis, design and delivery of high-voltage projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the UKIMEA region and internationally.
• Support energy transition initiatives by ensuring safe and effective network operation.
• Contribute to development and innovation in electricity networks.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Power system analysis

Coding languages

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

Graduate Power Systems Engineer - Birmingham or Manchester

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

The Energy, Water & Resources Mid-West HV Networks team is a specialist electrical engineering team focused on the planning, analysis, design and delivery of high-voltage electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure. We combine expertise in power system studies, HVDC technology and electrical design to support clients through the energy transition, delivering projects that connect renewable generation, enable network reinforcement, integrate large energy users and improve power system resilience. As a centre of excellence within Arup, we provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary design, owner's engineer and advisory commissions across the UKIMEA region and internationally.

The team typically:

• Perform detailed assessments of existing electrical networks and new generation and demand connections to ensure system integrity and reliability.
• Apply specialist electrical engineering skills to infrastructure projects globally across energy, power, water, industrial, and process sectors.
• Support development and delivery of electricity network innovation for novel technical, operational and digital concepts, collaborating with colleagues and clients across sectors and services
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams and experts to deliver professional services to clients.
• Support the energy transition by ensuring electricity networks are designed and operate safely and effectively.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• A bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Electrical Engineering.
• Skills and experience interested in electrical engineering fundamentals, electrical design, power system analysis.
• Technical skills such as experience of coding languages, CAD or BIM, practical experience on electrical design projects.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Next Steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

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