Graduate Rail Electrical Engineer – Hybrid (Glasgow)

AECOM; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM invites graduates to join the Rail Electrical Engineering team in Glasgow on a development programme that builds expertise across design, integration and delivery of rail electrical systems. You will work with experienced engineers to design power and lighting solutions that modernise railway networks.

You’ll gain exposure to BIM, site surveys and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a path towards chartership and a rewarding career in rail infrastructure.

Qualifications

• BEng Electrical Engineering with a 2:1 classification (or above).
• MEng Electrical Engineering would be an advantage.
• Rail modules or experience would be an advantage.
• Ability to demonstrate a good technical understanding of Rail/Electrical Engineering.
• Demonstrable interest in Rail/Electrical Engineering and developing a career in this industry.
• Willing and able to work towards chartership with the IET.
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people and discuss technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Selected candidates will be enrolled on our Graduate Development Programme and develop skills within a supportive environment.
• As part of the Rail Electrical Engineering team, contribute to design, integration and delivery of electrical systems that power and modernise the railway network.
• Gain experience across a range of rail projects, working with experienced engineers and other disciplines.
• Assist in design of rail electrical systems including lighting, small power, earthing and bonding, points heating, traction power and LV/HV distribution networks.
• Support site surveys, condition assessments and inspections to inform design decisions and ensure compliance with standards.
• Use industry-leading software and BIM tools to produce drawings, models and design documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues from signalling, telecoms and civils to integrate designs into rail systems.
• Contribute to planning and phasing of electrical construction and commissioning to minimise disruption.
• Ensure designs promote sustainability, efficiency and maintainability over the asset life.
• Develop solutions that are safe to construct, operate and maintain per safety standards.
• Support design and improvement of electrical systems for stations, depots and other facilities.
• Participate in project reviews, technical discussions and client meetings to develop communication skills.

Skills

Rail/Electrical eng knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BEng Electrical Engineering (2:1)

MEng Electrical Engineering (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AECOM invites graduates to join the Rail Electrical Engineering team in Glasgow on a development programme that builds expertise across design, integration and delivery of rail electrical systems. You will work with experienced engineers to design power and lighting solutions that modernise railway networks.

You’ll gain exposure to BIM, site surveys and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a path towards chartership and a rewarding career in rail infrastructure.