Graduate Electrical Engineer

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  • Birmingham
  • £30,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job DescriptionGraduate Electrical Engineer 📍 Birmingham | 🕒 Full-Time, PermanentWho We're Looking For We're seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Birmingham-based MEP design team. Whether you're a recent graduate in Electrical, Electronics, or Building Services Engineering, or you bring up to two years of relevant experience, this is an opportunity to shape sustainable, low-carbon building services across a diverse portfolio of projects.What You'll Do As part of our team, you'll play a hands-on role in sign, collaboration, and sustainability-focusedde engineering. Your work will include:
🔌 Electrical Design
  • Develop internal & external lighting schemes.
  • Design LV distribution, small power, and data systems.
  • Carry out electrical condition surveys.
🖥️ Software & Technical Work
  • Use tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux, and Amtech.
  • Produce accurate technical drawings, load calculations, and specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with BS 7671, Building Regulations, and CIBSE standards.
🤝 Collaboration & Site Work
  • Work alongside mechanical and public health engineers for fully integrated solutions.
  • Assist with site visits, surveys, and detailed project documentation.
  • Support preparation of proposals, tenders, and presentations.
🌍 Sustainability & Innovation
  • Contribute to low-carbon initiatives and energy studies.
  • Support feasibility work (e.g., LZC, SBEM & SAP modelling).
  • Help deliver energy-efficient and sustainable design outcomes.
What You'll Need🎓 Qualifications
  • MEng or BEng in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
  • 2:1 or higher degree classification preferred.
🛠️ Skills
  • Familiarity with MEP design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux).
  • Knowledge of lighting design, LV systems, and load calculations.
  • Understanding of BS 7671 and relevant Building Regulations.
  • Strong numeracy, technical drawing, and analytical skills.
⭐ Desirable Experience
  • Project exposure in commercial, residential, or small-scale MEP design.
  • Basic knowledge of SBEM, SAP, or energy modelling.
  • Work placements/internships in building services or consultancy.
Who You Are
  • Detail-focused, organised, and methodical.
  • Motivated to learn and apply sustainable design principles.
  • A strong communicator and team player.
  • Adaptable and proactive in collaborative environments.
  • Enthusiastic about low-carbon, energy-efficient engineering.
What You'll Gain
  • Structured mentorship and career development.
  • Hands-on experience in sustainable building services.
  • Exposure to diverse sectors-heritage, healthcare, life sciences, commercial, and more.
  • A clear path to Chartered Engineer status (CEng) through IET or CIBSE.
✨ This is more than a graduate role-it's a chance to make an impact on the future of sustainable design.

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