TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Contribute to the design and delivery of electrical systems for major railway infrastructure projects.
- Gain experience and work towards chartership with the IET.
- Requires a BEng in Electrical Engineering with a 2:1 or above.
- Hybrid work options available.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role
AECOM is seeking Graduate Rail Electrical Engineers to join their Graduate Development Programme, starting in 2027.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of the Rail Electrical Engineering team, you will contribute to the design, integration, and delivery of electrical systems for the railway network. This includes:
- Assisting in the design of rail electrical systems (lighting, small power, earthing, points heating, traction power, LV/HV distribution).
- Supporting site surveys, condition assessments, and inspections.
- Using industry-leading software and BIM tools for design documentation.
- Collaborating with other disciplines (signalling, telecoms, civils) for integrated designs.
- Contributing to the planning and phasing of electrical construction and commissioning.
- Ensuring designs promote sustainability, efficiency, and maintainability.
- Developing safe solutions for construction, operation, and maintenance.
- Supporting the design and improvement of electrical systems for stations and depots.
- Participating in project reviews, technical discussions, and client meetings.
Throughout the programme, you will develop technical and professional skills, working towards chartership with the IET.
Qualifications
- BEng Electrical Engineering with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above.
- MEng Electrical Engineering would be an advantage.
- Rail modules or experience would be an advantage.
- Good technical understanding of Rail/Electrical Engineering.
- Demonstrable interest in Rail/Electrical Engineering and developing a career in this industry.
- Willing and able to work towards chartership with the IET.
- Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive.
- Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively.
- Ability to work in a team and independently.
Additional Information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early.
- You may include a covering letter.
- Please provide predicted and/or obtained academic grades, work dates, and locations of interest.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
Professional Development
AECOM's Graduate Development Programme (GDP) offers comprehensive support for professional development, including chartership with relevant institutions, on-the-job training, and classroom modules. You will be assigned a mentor and work on live client projects with multidisciplinary exposure.