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Graduate Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) - Edinburgh/Glasgow - June 25 start onwards
Client: AECOM
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Technical
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: REF36569D
Job Views: 6
Posted: 21.02.2025
Expiry Date: 07.04.2025
Job Description:
**Company Description**
Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
**Job Description**
Our Transmission and Distribution team are currently seeking graduates to work in our Edinburgh or Glasgow office from **June 25 onwards**.
**About our Team**
Committed to addressing the complete spectrum of energy challenges, we offer expertise in the following sectors: renewable energy (wind and solar), Battery Energy Storage Systems, hydropower, bioenergy (including energy from waste), energy efficiency and carbon management, thermal power generation, nuclear power and transmission and distribution.
The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineering team provides a range of services from the initial concept through Power Systems Analysis, Cabling, Substations, Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure, System Balancing and Compensation, Protection Systems, SCADA, Communications, Converter Station Design, HVDC Systems and Interconnectors including overseas links.
**Here's what you'll do:**
The successful candidate will primarily be working on transmission assets in the Republic of Ireland or the UK, but the team is working on multiple projects in Europe and further afield and some international travel may be required. Regular site visits to construction sites for substations, cables and overhead lines would be a feature of this role.
We encourage membership and networking activities in industry bodies such as Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), IEI, CIGRE.
**Qualifications**
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- BSc/BEng in Electrical/Power Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
- MSc/MEng in Electrical/Power Engineering would be an advantage
- Must have completed HV & Power related coursework or module options
- Experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D is preferred
- Python or other scripting skills would be an advantage
- Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
- Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus
- Good numerical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing
- Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Excellent research and report writing skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive
- Full driving license and willingness to travel on occasion is desirable (some site travel with equipment may be required)
**Additional Information**
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start. You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
**ReqID:** REF36569D
**Business Line:** Energy
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
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