Graduate Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Structured Training
The Company
A specialist technical engineering consultancy based in Hertfordshire, delivering complex building services solutions across highly regulated and mission-critical environments.
The business is recognised for its expertise in pharmaceutical and data centre projects, working with global clients to deliver high-performance, compliant, and resilient electrical infrastructure across the full project lifecycle — from concept design through to commissioning.
Due to continued project wins and growth, they are now looking to appoint a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer to join their expanding design team.
Role Overview
As a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer, you will support the design and delivery of electrical building services systems across technically challenging projects. You’ll gain exposure to mission-critical environments where reliability, compliance, and performance are paramount.
You’ll work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams, receiving structured mentoring and hands-on project involvement from day one.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist in the design of electrical building services systems including:
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Power distribution
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Lighting design
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UPS & standby power systems
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Earthing & lightning protection
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Containment & cable routing
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Produce electrical calculations and design documentation
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Support the development of schematics, layouts, and technical drawings
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Use design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Amtech/Dialux (training provided if needed)
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Attend design meetings and collaborate with mechanical and project teams
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Assist with site surveys and inspections
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Ensure designs meet industry standards and client specifications
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Support commissioning and handover phases where required
Project Exposure
You will gain experience working on:
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Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities
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Cleanrooms & laboratory environments
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Mission-critical data centres
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High-spec technical engineering installations
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Regulated and GMP-compliant facilities
Candidate Requirements
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Degree qualified in:
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Electrical Engineering, or
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Building Services Engineering (Electrical bias)
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Strong academic background
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Understanding of electrical design fundamentals
Desirable (Not Essential)
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Placement year or internship experience
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Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit
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Knowledge of data centre or pharma environments
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Understanding of UK building regulations and standards