Graduate Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) - Manchester - June 25 start
Client:
AECOM
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Technical
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
REF39037A
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 Manchester 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.
Regular site visits to construction sites for substations, cables and overhead lines would be a feature of this role.
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. We encourage membership and networking activities in industry bodies such as Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), IEI, CIGRE. When a graduate starts with AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development proposals.
Responsibilities may include:
1. Conceptual Design
2. Power Network Design, Power System Analysis & Studies using DigSILENT, PSCAD, PSS/E etc.
3. Load & Demand Forecasting, System Stability Analysis
4. Substation Site Selection
5. Substation Design
6. Ground Resistivity Measurement & Earthing System Design using CDE3D Substation & Switchyard Layout Visualization
7. Lightning Protection System Design
8. Overhead & Underground Cable System Design
9. Interconnector Studies & Design
10. Transformer & Switchgear Selection & Installation
11. Options Selection & Evaluation
12. Value Engineering
13. HV Cable studies using CYMCAP
Qualifications
Here’s what we’re looking for:
1. BSc/BEng in Electrical/Power Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
2. MSc/MEng in Electrical/Power Engineering would be an advantage
3. Must have completed HV & Power related course work or module options
4. Experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D is preferred
5. Python or other scripting skills would be an advantage
6. Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
7. Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus
8. Good numerical skills
9. Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing
10. Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
11. Excellent research and report writing skills
12. Strong attention to detail
13. Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive
Desirable:
Full driving license and willingness to travel on occasion is desirable (some site travel with equipment may be required).
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
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. These roles are a mixture of starts between March and October 25.
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.
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