Graduate Electrical Engineer - @one Alliance

The Vacancy

Graduate Electrical Engineer

Location: East of England

Business: Binnies, part of the RSK Group

Alliance: @one Alliance

Reporting to: Design Manager

About The Role

Are you a recent Electrical Engineering graduate looking to build your career in the water industry?

We’re looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our team at Binnies, working as part of the @one Alliance. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical skills and gain hands-on experience working on clean water and wastewater projects.

You’ll be supported throughout your development by a dedicated workplace mentor, who will help you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to progress towards becoming a fully competent Electrical Engineer.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of clean water and wastewater non-infrastructure design projects.
• Developing your understanding and application of relevant British Standards and Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications (WIMES).
• Supporting the design of LV and MV electrical installations, assemblies and associated equipment.
• Developing knowledge of control, automation, monitoring and telemetry systems.
• Supporting the selection of instrumentation.
• Producing clear and concise drawings, specifications, schedules and datasheets for tender.
• Considering risk elimination and reduction when undertaking design activities.
• Developing your understanding of requirements including the Electricity at Work Regulations (EaWR) and DSEAR, where applicable.
• Supporting the preparation of Health and Safety Files and Designers Quality Assurance documentation.
• Assisting with technical queries during construction and developing an awareness of cost, health and safety and structural integrity.
• Progressing projects from feasibility through detailed design to construction.
• Attending and documenting site surveys, identifying opportunities, risks and mitigation measures.
• Supporting site investigations and reviewing results.
• Assessing existing site power consumption and the condition of electrical installations and operational technology infrastructure.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different engineering disciplines and with clients, operational teams and third parties.
• Researching and contributing innovative ideas and new ways of working to improve project delivery.

Your Development

This role is designed to give you the experience and support you need to develop your engineering career.

You will:

• Have a dedicated workplace mentor to support your development.
• Complete work-based learning to the required standard.
• Begin the process of working towards professional qualifications with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
• Gain practical experience across different stages of engineering projects.
• Develop your technical, commercial, communication and project management skills.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• A minimum 2:2 degree in a relevant discipline.
• Evidence of experience within a project engineering environment in a relevant engineering discipline.
• A good level of technical knowledge, with an understanding of how different engineering disciplines interact.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability.

Health & Safety

Health and safety is central to everything we do. You’ll be expected to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and maintain high standards of health and safety throughout your work.

This includes following safe working practices, completing required training and audits, reporting near misses and working with colleagues and the Health & Safety team to continually improve our processes.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career while contributing to projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.

As part of the @one Alliance, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to major water infrastructure projects, while being supported through your early career development.

We believe in building trust, doing the right thing and always exploring new ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, learn from others and develop your skills in an environment where collaboration and continuous improvement are valued.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Paid Volunteering
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.