Graduate Electrical Engineer

The following outlines a typical approach to foundational training in your discipline; however, business needs, project opportunities, and your individual development goals may influence the scope and sequencing of your training.

During your first year, you will develop skills in:

• Electrical engineering design for building projects
• Applying engineering principles to support sustainable and low-carbon design
• Delivering projects using BIM workflows
• AutoCAD and Revit
• Electrical load assessments, circuit design, cable sizing, and lighting calculations
• Navigating relevant industry codes, standards, and guidance documents
• Completing mandatory health, safety, and compliance training
• Applying AECOM standards, symbols, and design procedures

Job Responsibilities

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of building services projects from concept through to completion, working as part of a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of experienced engineers. You will gain hands‑on experience in electrical design, technical coordination, project delivery, and site activities, while developing the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in building services engineering. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of sectors and project stages, with increasing responsibility as your experience and confidence grow.

• Contributing to the technical design of electrical building services systems
• Undertaking system load calculations and assisting with plant sizing
• Supporting the coordination and sizing of plant rooms and distribution routes
• Preparing technical reports appropriate to each design stage
• Assisting in the development of technical specifications for selected systems and equipment
• Evaluating technical options and documenting design decisions
• Attending project meetings and workshops, learning through discussion and collaboration
• Working with colleagues from other disciplines to broaden technical knowledge
• Supporting the progression of designs through concept, developed, and detailed stages
• Assisting with site inspections and monitoring installations during construction and commissioning
• Gradually taking on increased responsibility for project delivery as your experience develops

Qualifications

• An accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Degree accreditation by a relevant professional institution such as CIBSE, IET, or IMechE is preferred.
• A strong interest in building services, sustainable design, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Relevant industry experience through internships, placements, work experience, or project-based activities would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM processes, or electrical design software would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development, with an interest in working toward professional registration (e.g., IEng or CEng) in the future