Graduate

Involved with the company wide Electrical Safety Improvement Projects.

Supporting, and where applicable instigating, projects to support the companies target for net zero, improved power resilience and safety.

Design and implement asset improvements that enhance asset security, resilience, performance and reduce operating costs

Identify and promote opportunities for targeted capital investment

Ensuring all persons working on Electrical Systems are suitably trained and experienced.

Investigate and understand the root cause of asset failure

Developing standards and policies to achieve the company’s aspirations for “A thriving Yorkshire right for customers, right for the environment” via the adopt of a mixture of established and emerging technology.

Identify safety / environmental hazards and support the engineering design processes to design and develop robust control systems that keep customers & colleagues safe and protect the environment

Providing technical support and advice to new construction projects throughout the company to ensure the maximum value utilise the most suitably products within the market place.

Assist in the renewal, improvement and expansion of complex control systems

Providing operational and technical support on electrical systems at voltages upto 11,000V.

Develop and trial Reliability Centred Maintenance that prolongs the life of Electrical assets

UK Driving License and access to own vehicle

From tackling climate change to planning for droughts and floods, we’re solving some of the biggest challenges facing our region and we need talented graduates to help us do it.

Yorkshire Water Graduate Scheme – Graduate Electrical Engineer

Location: West Yorkshire with requirement for flexible travel across Yorkshire & Humber.

We’re proud to serve Yorkshire and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure via a third-party provider. Some roles may also require Counter Terrorist or Security Check clearance.

Minimum 2:1 Bachelors degree in a Power or Electrical & Electronic Engineering discipline

Permanant substantive role offer upon completion of programme subject to performance

Pension: Up to 12% company contribution

Flexible Benefits Package

Life assurance: 4x pensionable salary

Starting salary: £32,000, rising to £37,000 by end of year 2

Our two-year programme offers you five placements across your allocated business area, complemented by a choice of placements to suit your personal development needs in core functions such as Finance, Health & Safety, People, and Procurement, enabling you to have a balanced understanding of the business. You’ll gain hands-on experience, technical and leadership training, and support from mentors, managers, graduate alumni, and our Early in Careers team to support you from the day you make the decision to join us.

Extras: £2,000 signing bonus, annual bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays + wellness day

Includes health cash plan, critical illness and dental insurance, life assurance flex (with partner cover), retail discounts, online GP access, cycle-to-work scheme, gym membership savings, and more.