Graduate Power Systems Engineer

Cundall; Newcastle (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £1,500

Chartered status bonus £2,000

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Cundall is seeking a Graduate Power Systems Engineer in the UK to join our Power Systems team. You’ll work with experienced engineers on power generation, transmission and distribution projects, designing and optimizing electrical systems across diverse sectors.

This role offers accredited development programmes with pathway to Chartered status, a clear route for early responsibility, and opportunities to contribute to energy-efficient data centres and renewable energy integration.

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering preferred.
• Interest in power systems design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy on power generation, transmission and distribution projects.
• Design and optimise electrical systems across sectors.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet technical requirements.

Skills

Power systems design

Electrical engineering

ETAP/PowerFactory

Python

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

BEng/MEng in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering

2:2 degree or higher

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Join Our Team

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS TO START IN SEPTEMBER 2027

Cundall’s global presence, with 29 offices worldwide, enables our Power Systems team to work on a diverse array of exciting and challenging projects. Our team is at the forefront of designing innovative, sustainable, and award-winning power solutions for various sectors, including critical systems, renewable energy and data centres.

We are known for our collaborative and holistic approach to delivering highly resilient and future-ready power systems. By joining us, you will be part of a team that has designed some of the most reliable and sustainable energy solutions, supporting large-scale developments, renewable energy integration, and mission-critical infrastructure around the world.

Our Power Systems Engineers offer expert consultancy in areas such as grid connections, electrical design, cutting edge network simulations, and energy systems optimisation. Join us and contribute to projects like the development of energy-efficient data centres, integration of renewable energy into national grids, or future-proofing electrical infrastructure for major industrial clients.

The Role You’ll Play

As a Graduate Power Systems Engineer, you’ll work alongside experienced power systems engineers, providing consultancy on power generation, transmission, and distribution projects. You will be involved in designing and optimising electrical systems across a wide range of sectors.

You will support project work involving steady-state and dynamic load flow analysis, fault level calculations, protection studies, earthing design, and grid connection studies. Working in close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, you will play a key role in shaping sustainable energy solutions, ensuring that projects meet technical requirements and regulatory standards.

Your responsibilities will grow as your technical skills develop, with the opportunity to take on more autonomy and leadership within projects. Through accredited professional development programmes, you’ll be supported on your path to achieving Chartered status.

The Skills You’ll Bring

• On target to achieve at least a 2:2 degree
• Desirable if accredited with or on course to achieve a BEng/MEng degree level (or equivalent) in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering
• Have a keen interest in power systems design and analysis, and crucially - have a passion for creative and intuitive design
• Possessing a desire for personal and professional development, you’ll have the proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Digital engineering is a big focus at Cundall, so ideally, you’ll have an understanding of Power System Analysis Software (e.g. ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory), or at least one modern programming language (e.g. Python)
• You are organised and methodical in your approach to managing your tasks and priorities, striving to meet deadlines
• Collaborative in nature, you’ll be able to empathise with your clients’ needs and utilise excellent communication skills, both in writing and verbally, with internal and external stakeholders. You’re used to using your initiative to overcome challenges and have a positive, can-do attitude

What’s In It For You

We offer a competitive starting salary which grows as you develop, as well as many training and development opportunities to make sure you keep progressing.

• A one-off joining bonus of £1,500, payable during your first month of employment
• A £2,000 bonus on gaining chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• 25 days' holiday per annum (plus statutory holidays)
• A flexible benefits package which enables you to select additional benefits to suit your personal circumstances.

Graduate Brochure

Job Description

Must have right to work in the UK, we do not provide sponsorship for this role.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.