Graduate Electrical Engineer (Water)

Graduate Electrical Engineer (Water)
£28,000 – £30,000 + Progression + Training + Hybrid Working + Car Allowance (Salary Sacrifice Scheme) + Bonus +
Company Benefits
Chelmsford

Are you a Graduate Electrical Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering and an interest in building a career within the water industry?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy delivering multiple projects across the Thames Water framework, where you will receive full training, gain hands-on site experience, and work on real projects from day one.

The company is looking for a motivated Graduate Electrical Engineer who is keen to develop practical engineering skills within the water and infrastructure sector. You do not need previous water industry experience, but you will need a strong interest in the sector and a willingness to learn.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers across a range of live water industry projects. You will support design, installation, commissioning, testing, documentation, and project delivery activities, while gaining exposure to real sites and developing a strong understanding of how electrical systems are installed, tested, and brought into operation.

You will attend site visits 2-3 days per week with senior engineers, supporting commissioning and installation activities on Thames Water schemes. This will involve assisting with equipment testing, carrying out site inspections, supporting technical documentation, and learning industry standards, safety practices, and project delivery processes.

This role would suit a Graduate Electrical Engineer or similar who is looking to start their career in the water industry with a company that will provide full onsite training and exposure to real live projects from day one.

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:

• Graduate Electrical Engineer or graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering
• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or similar
• Strong interest in the water industry or infrastructure projects
• Commutable to Chelmsford

Reference: BBBH25121D

Keywords: Graduate Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Water Industry, Commissioning, Live Projects, ICA Engineer, Instrumentation, Control & Automation, Trainee Engineer, Graduate Engineer, Chelmsford

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

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