2026 UK Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path: Energy

Overview

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Job Description

Today, the realities of our world are transforming the energy sector at an unprecedented rate. At Mott MacDonald, we are at the forefront of this transformation, delivering innovative energy solutions that power a cleaner and more sustainable future. Our teams work collaboratively to deliver services that help our clients make key decisions driving sustainable development.

We\’re looking for passionate, purpose‑driven graduates to join us in shaping the future of energy. Whether you\’re inspired by clean energy, smart grids, or nuclear innovation, you\’ll find a place here to grow, thrive, and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

Within our Energy Networks business we support our clients roll out the largest scale investment in the electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure in decades. You will have the opportunity to work within the following disciplines:

• Primary plant systems from 11kV to >400kV
• Protection, control, and secondary systems
• Cable systems (terrestrial and subsea)
• Power systems analysis

You will work closely with our experts to provide clients high‑value technical support through all phases of development:

• Optioneering and cost benefit analysis to support clients in determining the optimum approach to their challenges
• Front‑End‑Engineering‑Design (FEED) to progress a concept design to a maturity that can be procured, including cost estimation
• Detailed design for construction, developing complex BIM models in cutting‑edge software environments
• Construction and operation monitoring to ensure assets are built and operated to design
• Interface with various global stakeholders ranging from utilities, transmission network operators, EPC contractors, OEMs, investors, developers, and government and regulatory bodies in a fast‑paced environment and take part in high‑profile projects with dynamic challenges

Why Join Us?

• Empowering Growth: We invest in your development with structured learning, mentorship, and real‑world experience.
• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.
• Collaborative Spirit: Teamwork is at our core. You\’ll be supported by a network of peers and professionals who care.
• Integrity & Trust: We uphold the highest ethical standards and build lasting relationships with our clients and communities.
• Wellbeing First: Your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing matters. We prioritise balance and support.
• Purpose‑Driven Impact: Every project you touch contributes to a more sustainable, equitable world.

We have opportunities in the following locations: Brighton, Glasgow, and York.

Candidate Specification

At Mott MacDonald, we\’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose‑driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months\’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or be expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:

• Electrical Engineering
• Power Systems Engineering

In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. Highlight any relevant experience or interests—such as modules you\’ve studied, previous work experience, or any research you\’ve undertaken about our company, values, and projects.

We personally review every completed application we receive as our selection process is entirely human‑led – we do not use AI tools and kindly expect you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you.

Strengths we value

• Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Delivers high‑quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.

Visa & Sponsorship

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024.

Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a long‑term relationship with our graduates. For this reason, we cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time‑limited visas, (irrespective of visa duration), due to their temporary nature and the requirement for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in future.

We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

About Your Development

A graduate position is more than just a job. With our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you\’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a senior economist who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three‑year early careers soft‑skills development programme – Accelerating Your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long‑lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.

Benefits and Perks

• Biannual salary reviews: We believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you\’ll have biannual salary reviews.
• A competitive salary: In addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you\’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary.
• A flexible benefits scheme: Manage the range of benefits we have on offer to suit your specific needs.

Our Social Side

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there\’s a huge range of fun and exciting activities you can get involved in. From the moment you join us, you\’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it\’s meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices has a sports and social committee that will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We are committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.

It doesn\’t stop there. You\’ll also have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and much more as part of our company benefits which you can take advantage of the moment you join.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile Working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

About Mott MacDonald

We\’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients\’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person\’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.