Graduate Electrical Engineer - Energy and Power (Bristol)
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What you’ll impact
Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. The GDP is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey, combining blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking to develop knowledge and competence across four focus areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy, and your passions. The programme allows you to tailor your learning journey to reflect your interests, career goals and technical skillset, creating a graduate experience unique to you. Much of the learning will be on-the-job, with regular input from your manager and mentor to curate meaningful experiences. The GDP is a launchpad for your career, helping you work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes for complex challenges.
About The Opportunity
The Energy and Power team provides a whole-system approach, offering end-to-end services to support clients in energy networks, thermal generation, renewable generation and storage solutions. We help clients meet challenges in replacing conventional thermal plants with renewable generation. Our Energy and Power team supports transmission and distribution clients, including work on transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, energy storage systems and wind farms. We are recruiting Graduate Electrical Engineers to join our Electrical Transmission & Distribution team. You could gain experience in the following fields:
* Conceptual Design
* Power Network Design, Power System Analysis & Studies
* Load & Demand Forecasting, System Stability Analysis
* Substation Site Selection
* Substation Design
* Ground Resistivity Measurement & Earthing System Design using CDE3D Substation & Switchyard Layout Visualization
* Lightning Protection System Design
* Overhead & Underground Cable System Design
* Interconnector Studies & Design
* Transformer & Switchgear Selection & Installation
* Options Selection & Evaluation
* Value Engineering
* HV Cable studies using CYMCAP
The start date for this position is September 2026.
What you’ll need
* Be working towards a Degree or Master’s level qualification in Electrical Engineering
* A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward
* Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things
* You must have the permanent right to work in the UK
Selection Process
* Step 1 Apply Online
* Step 2 Solo Video Assessment
* Step 3 Interview
Apply before 19 October 2025 for your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications; however, we may not proceed with your application if the role is filled in the first assessment window.
What else we provide
* A flexible workstyle with a hybrid working pattern and support for those balancing work/life commitments
* Free single medical cover and digital GP service
* Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
* A focus on safety, health and wellbeing, with a culture of caring and a positive mental health champion network
* Opportunities to give back to communities through our Collectively programme, including matched funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations
Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. Our values are safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We support one another through a culture of caring, prioritise positive mental health and belonging for all employees, and offer flexible working arrangements and benefits to help you maximize your potential. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for culture and client delivery. We provide hybrid working options to balance time between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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