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Graduate Electrical Engineer - Water / Leeds

AECOM
Leeds
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Join AECOM as a Graduate Electrical Engineer in their Water team, with opportunities in Leeds and other North/Midlands offices.
  • Support electrical design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, utilising industry software.
  • Work towards professional qualifications and benefit from AECOM's Graduate Development programme.
  • Requires an MEng in Electrical Engineering (2:1 or above) and a demonstrable interest in water projects.

About the Role

AECOM is seeking Graduate Electrical Engineers to join their Water teams, with opportunities in Birmingham, Chesterfield, Leeds, and Manchester. The role offers a hybrid working model.

What You'll Do

Electrical Design

  • Support senior engineers in electrical design for wastewater and water infrastructure/treatment projects.
  • Tasks include power supply capacity assessments, load calculations, producing electrical diagrams and schedules, lighting design specifications, and MCC/Control Panel specifications.
  • Utilise Amtech and Electrical OM software.
  • Liaise with internal and external teams, clients, and contractors.
  • Provide timely reporting.

Collaboration

  • Work with civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers on projects from concept to detailed design.

Digital Solutions

  • Contribute to the adoption and use of digital solutions like BIM and ProjectWise in the design process.

Development & Support

  • Support towards professional qualifications (e.g., IET, IMechE).
  • AECOM's Graduate Development programme ADVANCE.
  • Access to technical practice networks and AECOM University.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working model.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Volunteering days.

What We're Looking For

  • MEng in Electrical Engineering (2:1 or above, or equivalent).
  • Basic computer skills (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills.
  • Willingness to work towards professional qualifications.
  • Demonstrable interest in water projects.
  • Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive.

Application Information

  • Apply as early as possible as CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected for an advanced offer start.
  • Include a covering letter and all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
  • Must have permanent right to work in the UK.
  • Required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding.