Key Takeaways
- Graduate Civil Engineer role focusing on renewable energy projects (wind, solar, hydro, hydrogen, battery storage).
- Based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Inverness offices.
- Requires a BEng Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent) with a 2:1 classification or above.
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis with start dates between April - October 2027.
About the Role
About the Team
At AECOM, we are at the forefront of the energy sector’s transformation, driving the shift toward a more sustainable and inclusive future. As the world accelerates efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy, we’re playing a pivotal role in delivering innovative, low-carbon energy solutions that meet the growing demands of the industry, our communities, and the planet.
As a global leader in advisory, engineering, environmental, programme delivery and construction services, we’re committed to delivering resilient, sustainable legacies. From wind and solar to hydropower, energy storage, hydrogen and nuclear, our projects span the entire energy ecosystem, enabling the UK’s transition to a greener future. We're proud to be working on some of the most iconic energy projects, ensuring a balanced, reliable, and sustainable energy mix for future generations.
Successful candidates will be deployed to work on different projects providing civil support for the following types of technologies:
- On and offshore wind
- Solar PV
- Hydroelectric – run of river and pumped storage.
- Grid connection works – cable route and substation civil
- Hydrogen production and storage
- Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Projects include all stages of design from feasibility to detailed design and site construction supervision both in the UK and internationally. Our clients are a mix between large energy utility generators to private developers.
What You'll Do
- Support the delivery of consultancy services on renewable energy engineering projects.
- Provide input into feasibility level studies for renewable energy projects in conjunction with the wider AECOM teams.
- Prepare technical reports.
- Prepare detailed design information.
- Assist in securing work with renewable energy developers and their supply chain.
Benefits
- On the job support and learning: paired with a senior mentor.
- Graduate Development Programme (2-year ADVANCE programme) with instructor-led training, online curriculum via AECOM University, and webinar series.
- Support and tools to achieve professional development ambitions, potentially including Chartership.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Technical practice networks.
- AECOM University.
- Volunteering days.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BEng Civil Engineering
- A 2:1 (or equivalent) degree classification or above
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to continued education and improvement through participating in our approved training schemes.
- Demonstrable interest in a career in renewable energy.
- Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with confidence to engage with various people and discuss technical issues.
- Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive.
- Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MSc/MEng would be an advantage.
- Work experience in the renewable energy or related field.
- Some familiarity with CAD and ArcGIS.
- Driving license.
- Student member of an appropriate professional institution.
- Working ability in a second language and/or relevant work experience outside the UK/Ireland.
Additional Information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling recruitment basis.
- Start dates between April - October 2027.
- Include a covering letter and all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
- Must have permanent right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not offered.
- In-person Day 1 onboarding is required at an AECOM office location.
- Hybrid work options available.