Graduate Electrical Engineer

Graduate Electrical Engineer:

The following outlines a typical approach to foundational training in your discipline; however, business needs, project opportunities, and your individual development goals may influence the scope and sequencing of your training.

During your first year, you will develop skills in:

• Electrical engineering design for building projects

• Applying engineering principles to support sustainable and low-carbon design

• Delivering projects using BIM workflows

• AutoCAD and Revit

• Electrical load assessments, circuit design, cable sizing, and lighting calculations

• Using AECOM’s Technical Practice Network

• Navigating relevant industry codes, standards, and guidance documents

• Completing mandatory health, safety, and compliance training

• Applying AECOM standards, symbols, and design procedures

Job Responsibilities

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of building services projects from concept through to completion, working as part of a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of experienced engineers. You will gain hands-on experience in electrical design, technical coordination, project delivery, and site activities, while developing the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in building services engineering. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of sectors and project stages, with increasing responsibility as your experience and confidence grow.

• Contributing to the technical design of electrical building services systems

• Undertaking system load calculations and assisting with plant sizing

• Supporting the coordination and sizing of plant rooms and distribution routes

• Preparing technical reports appropriate to each design stage

• Assisting in the development of technical specifications for selected systems and equipment

• Evaluating technical options and documenting design decisions

• Attending project meetings and workshops, learning through discussion and collaboration

• Working with colleagues from other disciplines to broaden technical knowledge

• Supporting the progression of designs through concept, developed, and detailed stages

• Assisting with site inspections and monitoring installations during construction and commissioning

• Gradually taking on increased responsibility for project delivery as your experience develops

Qualifications

• An accredited Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• Degree accreditation by a relevant professional institution such as CIBSE, IET, or IMechE is preferred.

• A strong interest in building services, sustainable design, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

• Relevant industry experience through internships, placements, work experience, or project-based activities would be advantageous.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM processes, or electrical design software would be beneficial but is not essential.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive approach to learning and professional development, with an interest in working toward professional registration (e.g., IEng or CEng) in the future.