We are hiring for our client, a leading and highly respected energy provider, to recruit an Graduate Electrical Engineer for a structured 2-year development programme. This Graduate Electrical Engineer role offers a genuinely standout opportunity to begin your career within a major power generation environment where engineers build long‑term, rewarding careers.
From the outset, you will gain hands‑on, site‑based experience across Kilroot and Ballylumford Power Stations, working alongside highly experienced engineers on critical infrastructure. What really sets this opportunity apart is the culture – during recent site visits, it was clear that many of the team have been there 10, 15, even 20‑30+ years. That tells you everything about the environment, the stability, and the long‑term career opportunities available.
This Graduate Electrical Engineer role is designed to give you real responsibility early, exposure to high‑voltage systems, and a clear pathway towards becoming a fully developed, chartered engineer within a business that invests heavily in its people.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job
* Structured 2‑Year Graduate Programme with clear long‑term career progression
* Work on high‑voltage systems (up to 275kV) within a live power generation environment
* Join a business where engineers build long‑term careers (10‑30+ years tenure common)
The Role
* Support the planning and execution of major outages across both sites
* Assist in delivering key electrical engineering improvement projects
* Take ownership of defined work packages, including contractor coordination
* Develop and maintain criticality assessments for plant systems
* Contribute to spares strategies and lifecycle management planning
* Ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards (DSEAR, MOC, etc.)
* Support fault finding, investigations, and root cause analysis
* Be involved in testing, commissioning, and return‑to‑service activities
* Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on live plant
The Person
* Degree (or expected graduation in Summer 2026) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
* Strong interest in power systems, high‑voltage engineering, or heavy industry
* Keen to work in a hands‑on, site‑based engineering environment
* Full UK driving licence (or working towards)
* Placement or project experience in a relevant area (desirable)
* Logical, structured problem‑solver with strong attention to detail
* Strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
* Proactive, reliable, and eager to build a long‑term engineering career
The Reward
* Competitive salary package
* Structured 2‑year development programme with real engineering exposure
* Clear career pathway within a stable, well‑established organisation
* Support towards professional accreditation (IET/Chartered status)
* Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure and high‑value assets
* Strong team culture with experienced mentors and long‑tenured staff
* Long‑term career security in a key industry
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