Graduate Power Systems Engineer - HV Networks - Birmingham or Manchester

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment.

The Opportunity

The Energy, Water & Resources Mid-West HV Networks team is a specialist electrical engineering team focused on the planning, analysis, design and delivery of high-voltage electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure. We combine expertise in power system studies, HVDC technology and electrical design to support clients through the energy transition, delivering projects that connect renewable generation, enable network reinforcement, integrate large energy users and improve power system resilience. As a centre of excellence within Arup, we provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary design, owner's engineer and advisory commissions across the UKIMEA region and internationally.

What the team does:

• Perform detailed assessments of existing electrical networks and new generation and demand connections to ensure system integrity and reliability.
• Apply specialist electrical engineering skills to infrastructure projects globally across energy, power, water, industrial, and process sectors.
• Support development and delivery of electricity network innovation for novel technical, operational and digital concepts, collaborating with colleagues and clients across sectors and services.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams and experts to deliver professional services to clients.
• Support the energy transition by ensuring electricity networks are designed and operate safely and effectively.

Entry Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Electrical Engineering.
• Skills and experience in electrical engineering fundamentals, electrical design, and power system analysis.
• Technical skills such as experience of coding languages, CAD or BIM, and practical experience on electrical design projects.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: A growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Key Dates

• You should be able to start this opportunity on the 1st September 2027.
• Advert closing date: 12th November 2026.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility

• You must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship, as visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

What we offer you

• A career in which all members can belong, grow and thrive.
• Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
• Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
• A wide range of learning opportunities.
• Possibilities to have an impact through the work you do.
• Profit Share is a key part of our reward.
• Flexible working approach that supports diversity and wellbeing.
• Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
• Access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing.

Application Process

• The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.
• Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.