Graduate Engineer (Mechanical) Derby- Summer Intake 2026

Overview

Mechanical graduate engineer designing sustainable solutions for major UK project

Key Responsibilities

• carbon tool
• structural modelling
• calculations
• data analysis
• design production
• drawing checks

Tasks

-Contributing to the dissemination of engineering good practice and implementation of our in-house tools such as the carbon calculation tool -Preparing calculations, undertaking local and global structural modelling, writing reports, and checking drawings -Attending site visits or client meetings -Performing a wide variety of engineer activities including collating and understanding data, running analysis, developing calculation methods, and working with colleagues to deliver consistently high-quality project work -Producing engineering designs, assessments, and evaluations in accordance with project requirements -Checking design calculations and drawings done by other engineers -With the support of your project manager, plan and prioritize your workload, reporting back on progress against a project budget and programme -Responsible for delivering your own work to a high technical standard, ensuring accuracy through a diligent and conscientious approach to self-checking

Requirements

• industry experience
• mechanical eng
• teamwork
• communication
• technical excellence

What You Bring

-Ideally have some experience of working in an engineering environment (such as a year in industry or summer placements) -Been studying to obtain a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc). -Ability and desire to work in a diverse and multi-disciplinary team -Be able to demonstrate good communication skills and teamwork -Be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and passion for engineering and a personal commitment to technical excellence

Benefits

-Cycle-to-work scheme -Corporate gym membership -Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange -Private health care, for you and your immediate dependents -28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays -Flexible and hybrid working conditions -Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities -Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions -Life assurance

About Cowi

-Began with pioneering structural work like long‑span roofs and prestressed concrete. -Expanded globally with its first international office in Paris during the 1950s. -Plays a key role in major infrastructure and environmental projects. -Typical projects include iconic bridges, metro systems, wind farms, tunnels, and water-treatment plants across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. -Combines engineering, environmental science, and economics to deliver complex, sustainable solutions. -Notable expansions include acquiring bridge and tunneling specialists in the UK and US. -Committed to renewable energy and green infrastructure projects.

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