2026 UK Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path: Energy

Overview

Graduate electrical engineering role in energy, focusing on power systems and networks.

Key Responsibilities

• asset monitoring
• feed design
• stakeholder management
• bim modelling
• cost analysis
• option analysis

Tasks

-Construction and operation monitoring to ensure assets are built and operated to design -Front-End-Engineering-Design (FEED) to progress a concept design to a maturity that can be procured, including cost estimation -Interface with various global stakeholders ranging from utilities, transmission network operators, EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) Contractors, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), Investors, Developers, and Government and Regulatory bodies in a fast-paced environment and take part in high-profile projects with dynamic challenges. -Detailed design for construction, developing complex BIM models in cutting edge software environments -Optioneering and cost benefit analysis to support our clients to determine the optimum way to approach their challenges

Requirements

• primary plant
• power analysis
• problem solving
• written work
• client communication
• initiative

What You Bring

-Primary plant systems from 11kV to >400kV -Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving. -Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity. -Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues. -Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently. -Power systems analysis

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Benefits

-Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews. -Collaborative Spirit: Teamwork is at our core. You’ll be supported by a network of peers and professionals who care. -Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them. With our support, you’ll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future. -A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard. -A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things. That’s why with our flexible plan, you’ll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer, to suit your specific needs. -Empowering Growth: We invest in your development with structured learning, mentorship, and real-world experience.

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-applications reviewed throughout october and november. -successful candidates invited to an interview/assessment centre in december.

Visa Sponsorship

-mott macdonald does not offer sponsorship for the skilled worker visa route. -applications from candidates requiring a graduate visa or other time‑limited visas are not accepted. -eligibility is limited to those with existing rights to work in the uk without future sponsorship.

Security Clearance

-some positions require eligibility for security clearance, typically requiring uk nationality or five years residence.