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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Design electrical systems for buildings, including power distribution, lighting, and fire detection.
- Requires a Master's or strong Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and an accredited course.
- Start date: 1 September 2027. Applications close: 12 November 2026.
- No visa sponsorship offered; must have full UK working rights.
- Offers an IET accredited training scheme, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.
About the Role
This is an opportunity for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join multi-disciplinary design teams across the UK. You will be part of a team that supports designers and developers in shaping solutions that unite creativity, functionality, and commercial value.
Responsibilities
- Design power distribution, lighting, fire detection, earthing and lightning protection systems with respect to buildings projects.
- Conduct short circuit, overcurrent coordination and maximum demand studies.
- Perform lighting photometric modelling.
- Write technical reports.
- Work in 3D using Revit MEP.
- Develop reports and electrical calculations.
- Collaborate with Architects, Fire Engineers & other disciplines within Arup to develop designs.
Qualifications and Skills
- Master's degree in Electrical, Architectural, Mechatronics/Robotics, General or Building Services Engineering, or Engineering Science is preferred. Strong Bachelor's degrees in these subjects will also be considered.
- Studying, or have studied, an IET, CIBSE or Engineering Council accredited course.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Strong working knowledge of Office and ability to learn new software.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word and basic knowledge of building services.
- Enthusiasm for a career in building design, underpinned by knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering.
- Organised approach to planning work and meeting deadlines.
- Creative and inquisitive approach to problem-solving.
Eligibility
- Full working rights in the UK.
- 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 before employment starts.
- Unable to offer visa sponsorship.
What We Offer
- An IET accredited training scheme to support you towards obtaining professional status.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Extensive support network.
- Attractive total reward package.
- Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
- A career where you can belong, grow and thrive.
- Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
- Wide range of learning opportunities.
- Profit Share scheme.
- Flexible working approach.
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
- Access to flexible benefits.
Next Steps
Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early application is recommended. The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.