Graduate Electrical Engineer (Water)

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Job information

  • Location: Chelmsford, Essex
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Water & Environment
  • Salary: £30000 - £40000 per annum + Progression + Training + Hybrid working
  • Published: 6 May 2026

Graduate Electrical Engineer (Water)
£30,000-£40,000 + Progression + Training + Hybrid working + Car Allowance (salary sacrifice scheme) + Bonus + Company Benefits
Chelmsford

Are you a Graduate Electrical Engineer looking to build a career in the water industry with a company that will properly train and expose you to real projects from day one?

This consultancy is delivering multiple projects across the Thames Water framework and is looking for a motivated graduate to join their growing team. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers across a wide range of live schemes, gaining hands-on experience in design, commissioning, and project delivery.

In this role you will gain hands-on site experience supporting commissioning and installation activities on live water industry projects. You will assist with testing equipment, carrying out site inspections, supporting documentation, and working alongside senior engineers to ensure systems are installed, tested, and ready for operation, while building practical engineering skills across multiple Thames Water schemes.

This role would suit a Graduate Electrical Engineer looking to build a career in the water industry with a company that will provide full onsite training and expose you to real live projects from day one, helping you develop genuine practical engineering skills rather than just theoretical knowledge.

The Role:

  • Support the delivery of water industry projects across multiple sites, gaining hands-on site experience
    * Assist with design, installation, commissioning activities, and general project delivery support
    * Attend site visits 2-3 days per week alongside senior engineers to develop practical onsite skills
    * Produce technical reports and project documentation while learning industry standards, safety practices, and delivery processes

The Person:

  • Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or similar
    * Strong interest in the water industry or infrastructure projects
    * Commutable to Chelmsford

Reference:BBBH25121A
Keywords: Graduate Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Water industry, Commissioning, Live projects, ICA Engineer (Instrumentation, Control & Automation), Trainee Engineer, Chelmsford

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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