Graduate Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy) - Edinburgh/Glasgow - start date July 2027 onwards

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.

What You'll Do

Successful candidates will be deployed to work predominantly on solar projects, however will have the opportunity to work on different projects providing electrical support for the following types of technologies:

• Onshore and offshore wind
• Solar PV
• Hydroelectric – run of river and pumped storage.
• 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of consultancy services on renewable energy engineering projects, including undertaking site visits / supervision.
• Providing input into feasibility level studies for renewable energy projects in conjunction with wider AECOM teams.
• Preparation of technical reports.
• Preparation of detailed design information.
• Assisting in securing work with renewable energy developers and their supply chain.

Graduate Development Programme

Our 2-year graduate ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend several instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role. Alongside the instructor-led elements of the ADVANCE programme, you will also engage with an online curriculum via AECOM University and can join the ADVANCE webinar series. We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, which may include Chartership with the relevant international professional institution. Professional institute qualifications you may be able to work towards include the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), IEI, or CIGRE.

Qualifications

• BEng Electrical Engineering
• MSc/MEng would be an advantage.
• 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 essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback.
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive.
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in the renewable energy or related field (e.g. working for either a power developer, equipment manufacturer, or consultant)
• Some familiarity with CAD and PVSyst would be beneficial
• Driving license – some travel to site may be required with equipment.
• Student member of an appropriate professional institution.
• Working ability in a second language and/or relevant work experience outside the UK.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start. These roles are a mixture of starts between August - October 26.

Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in Ireland as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.