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Graduate Engineer - Rail Electrification

Arup
Competitive
ManchesterYork

Expected closing date: Thursday, 12 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Deliver railway electrification and overhead line engineering design work on infrastructure projects.
  • Requires a Masters degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Advert closes on 12 November 2026, with a start date of 1 September 2027.
  • No visa sponsorship offered; requires full UK working rights.
  • Offers competitive pay, profit share, and comprehensive benefits.

About the Role

Deliver railway electrification and overhead line engineering design work across a range of infrastructure projects and project stages.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, efficient, and technically robust engineering solutions.

Prepare and review technical calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and design documentation.

Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to support project delivery and resolve technical challenges.

Contribute to project planning, design assurance, and continuous improvement activities while developing technical expertise and industry knowledge.

Is this role right for you?

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:

  • Academic: A Masters degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
  • Skills: Problem solving, data analysis, CAD, load calculation. Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience: No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
  • Graduation: Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree before employment starts.
  • Working Rights: Full working rights in the UK.
  • Core Attributes: Passion for sustainable development, innovative thinking, a growth mindset, and adaptability.

What we offer you

  • Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
  • A career where you can belong, grow and thrive.
  • Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
  • A wide range of learning opportunities.
  • Profit Share scheme.
  • Flexible working approach.
  • Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover.
  • Access to flexible benefits for wellbeing.

Next Steps

Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early application is recommended. The process includes:

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

Key Dates

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