Graduate Electrification Engineer (Power Conversion)

During your 2-year graduate scheme, you will have the opportunity to gain six months of experience and work in other teams within rail electrification. Depending on the placement, you may be working away from your contracted location for a period of up to six months (funded by Siemens). Graduates in the Rail Electrification business of Siemens will have opportunities to be involved in preparing the railways for a greener future on high profile electrification projects across the UK to be delivered in the next 5-10 years. Typical clients are Network Rail, Crossrail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway, to name a few.

For the duration of the graduate scheme, you will take part in technical and professional training, with technical training delivered by the top engineers in the business over the course of several weeks. During these training weeks you will also have a chance to meet and challenge other early career professionals across Siemens Mobility and discuss different experiences, building connections for your burgeoning career. By the end of your programme, you will be equipped with the best knowledge and hands-on experience to kickstart your professional career here at Siemens Mobility.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design of electrical traction systems, substation design and railway system design under the mentorship of a senior designer.
• Carry out innovative work and analysis of electrical systems using state-of-the-art tools and analytical software.
• Communicate technical results effectively within Siemens and to clients, alongside colleagues in the design team.
• Undertake other design activities under direction as required to develop broad railway electrical engineering knowledge and capability including carrying out site surveys.
• Maintain technical and safety standards in all aspects of design work in order that successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved.
• Develop own professional knowledge and competence, maintaining an awareness of developments in the industry and identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Provide support and input to Design Engineers on allocated projects.
• Maintain continuous communication with colleagues and customers to ensure coherent design and customer satisfaction.
• Discharge safety responsibilities in relation to CDM Regulations, Health and Safety legislation, Company procedures and project Safety Plans.
• Support problem solving and site engineering when required.

Qualifications

• Achieved or be on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in an electrical and/or electronic engineering degree.
• The drive and self motivation to achieve Chartered or Incorporated Status and to continuously develop your technical & behavioral skills.
• Ability to work, communicate effectively and report at all levels within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating innovative solutions.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Flexible approach to work, and ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make correct judgments.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally abroad for project meetings and FAT attendance.
• Willingness to be based at a location different to your contracted location for a period of up to six months within your two-year graduate scheme (funded by Siemens).
• Contribute to the Siemens Zero Harm policy.

Benefits and inclusion

We know that not everyone's lifestyle is the same, so we operate a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit. Alongside your role, the graduate development programme will teach softer skills such as communication, teamwork, commercial awareness, digitalisation and innovation. We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.