UK Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path: Energy

Mott MacDonald is a global, employee-owned consultancy looking for motivated graduates to join their teams and make a real difference.

The Opportunity

This is a graduate electrical engineering role focused on the energy sector. You will join collaborative project teams working on key energy industry challenges, building technical knowledge through real project experience and learning from experienced engineers.

Sectors you could work in:

• Transmission and Distribution: Planning, designing, and delivering electricity networks.
• Nuclear: Supporting the nuclear lifecycle, from new-build to decommissioning.
• Thermal Transition: Developing lower-carbon thermal energy systems, including hydrogen and carbon capture.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting optioneering, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Contributing to concept and front-end engineering design.
• Developing detailed electrical designs, calculations, and specifications.
• Using data, modelling, and engineering software for performance testing.
• Supporting procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Liaising with stakeholders including utilities, developers, and regulatory bodies.
• Preparing technical reports and presenting findings.

Candidate Specification

We are looking for curious, motivated graduates with less than 12 months' relevant experience (excluding placements).

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Systems Engineering
  • Electrical Building Services
• For some opportunities, a master's degree may be essential.

Other Requirements:

• Some opportunities require eligibility for security clearance, which typically requires UK British nationality or five years of residency in the UK.
• We are looking for candidates who proactively take initiative, communicate effectively, deliver high-quality written work, and demonstrate a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving.

UK Immigration:

Mott MacDonald is not offering sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applications from candidates on the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas will not be accepted due to their temporary nature.

About Your Development

• Receive training from day one, including assignment to a mentor.
• Participate in a three-year 'Accelerating your Future' soft skills development programme.
• Eligible for biannual salary reviews during the first three years (subject to probation).
• Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring and formal training.
• Primary annual professional institution subscription.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing: Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits, and annual bonus schemes.
• Health and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, access to menopause expert support, and comprehensive wellbeing programmes.
• Lifestyle: 33 days holiday (increasing to 35 after 5 years), with the option to buy or sell leave, and discounts from high-street retailers.
• Family and Carers Leave: Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity/partner, and shared parental leave policies, plus additional leave for caring responsibilities.
• Employee Ownership: A culture of shared success with opportunities for personal and group performance bonuses, and a growing stake in the business.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid Working: A hybrid working policy is in place to balance client, team, and personal commitments.

Application Process

• Applications will be reviewed throughout October and November.
• Successful applicants will be invited to an interview/assessment centre in December.
• The process includes an online strengths-based assessment and application form. CVs and cover letters are not required.
• Apply early as positions will close once filled.