Graduate Electrical Engineer in London

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
• Auto CAD and Revit
• Electrical load assessments, circuit design, cable sizing, and lighting calculations
• Using AECOM’s Technical Practice Network
• 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 IMech E 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 Auto CAD, 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