Graduate Electrical Engineer
Anglian WaterExpected closing date: Friday, 30 October 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Start your career as a Graduate Electrical Engineer at Anglian Water, working on major infrastructure projects.
- Gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in Process Engineering.
- Requires a 2:2 degree or above in Electrical Engineering and a full UK driving licence.
- Applications close on 30th October 2026.
- This role is based in Peterborough with hybrid working options.
About the Role
As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will be part of an exciting programme from the start, gaining hands-on experience of Process Engineering across major infrastructure projects.
You will work alongside experienced Engineering professionals, building your knowledge, developing your skills, and working towards a successful career in Electrical Engineering. You will be supported throughout your development, with opportunities to build your technical knowledge, gain professional experience, and work towards your longer-term career goals.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for graduates who are curious, collaborative, and keen to build a career in Electrical Engineering, and who enjoy working with people, solving problems, and learning new things.
Requirements:
- A 2:2 degree or above BEng or MEng/MSc in Electrical Engineering.
- Solid and strong evidence in a project engineering environment in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Detailed technical knowledge, including knowledge of inter-related engineering disciplines.
- Ability to work in an open and collaborative way, practicing integrated working with all Alliance teams and the client, and developing effective working relationships.
- Ability to apply rigour to key projects and tasks that require accurate and timely delivery and decision making.
- The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
- An interest in infrastructure, construction, or the built environment.
- A full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel between project locations where required.
We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Peterborough and the East Anglia Region.
Why this work matters
The water industry is facing significant challenges, from a changing climate and increasing demand to the need to protect the natural environment. The projects you’ll work on will play a part in maintaining and improving the infrastructure we rely on every day, while helping to use water responsibly. It’s an opportunity to develop a career in Electrical Engineering while contributing to work that has a lasting impact on communities, customers, and the environment.
Application Process
Closing date: 30th October 2026
Assessment Centre: Peterborough 20th November 2026
Advert end date: 31 October 2026
Right to Work in the UK: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.