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Graduate - Building Services - Electrical Engineer- Edinburgh

Arup
EdinburghGlasgow

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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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.
  • Must have full working rights in the UK and no more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
  • Applications close on 12 November 2026, with a start date of 1 September 2027.
  • This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Graduate Electrical Engineers to join our multi-disciplinary design teams across the UK. As well as an IET accredited training scheme to support you towards obtaining professional status, we offer excellent training and development opportunities. We pride ourselves on our extensive support network and our strength in numbers.

Responsibilities

  • Design power distribution, lighting, fire detection, earthing and lightning protection systems with respect to buildings projects
  • Short circuit, overcurrent coordination and maximum demand studies
  • Lighting photometric modelling
  • Technical report writing
  • Work in 3D using Revit MEP
  • Development of reports and electrical calculations
  • Working with Architects, Fire Engineers & other disciplines within Arup to develop designs

About You

  • Master's degree in Electrical, Architectural, Mechatronics/Robotics, General or Building Services Engineering, or Engineering Science is preferred, however a 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.
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of Office and demonstrate an ability to learn new software within a working environment that utilises 3D design and digital automation.
  • Proficiency in excel, word and basic knowledge of building services.
  • Enthusiasm for a career in building design, underpinned through a knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering.
  • Organised approach to planning work and meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving and seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes.

Application Requirements

  • 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.
  • A copy of your academic transcript.

What We Offer

  • An attractive total reward package.
  • Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
  • A career in which you can belong, grow and thrive.
  • Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
  • A wide range of learning opportunities.
  • Possibilities to have an impact through your work.
  • Profit Share.
  • Flexible working approach.
  • Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
  • Access to flexible benefits.

Next Steps

  • Online application
  • Psychometric testing
  • Application review
  • Case study
  • Interview
  • Offer stage

Important Dates

  • Start Date: 1 September 2027
  • Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026