Overview
Join to apply for the 2026 UK Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path: Water Sector role at Mott MacDonald.
Powering Progress. Engineering Impact. Building a Better Future.
At Mott MacDonald, we’re more than engineers—we’re a global community of problem-solvers, united by a shared purpose: to improve society through innovative thinking and sustainable solutions. As an employee-owned company, we have the freedom to focus on what truly matters—our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.
Your Role
As a Graduate Electrical Engineer in our Water Utility Division, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team delivering critical infrastructure that supports clean water, wastewater treatment, flood protection, and environmental resilience. You’ll be empowered to grow your technical and project management skills while contributing to projects that make a real difference—locally and globally.
Responsibilities
* Designing with purpose: Prepare and review electrical and ICA (EICA) designs for water and wastewater infrastructure, including both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets.
* Creating technical outputs: Develop drawings and documentation such as plant general arrangements, power single line diagrams, cable block diagrams, instrumentation loop diagrams, P&IDs, control system architecture, and I/O schedules.
* Collaborating across disciplines: Work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions.
* Driving innovation: Use digital tools and data-driven approaches to enhance design quality and efficiency.
* Growing with support: Gain exposure to project and commercial management, supported by mentoring, training, and our Early Careers Professionals Network.
Candidate Specification
We are looking for committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world. To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or be expected to achieve one, in one of the following degree disciplines:
* Electrical Engineering
* Electrical & Electronic Engineering
* Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
* Any other electrical engineering related degree
In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. Highlight relevant experience or interests—such as modules studied, previous work experience, or any research about our company, values, and projects.
We personally review every completed application form; this part of our selection process is human-led – we do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly expect you not to either. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.
We Are Looking For Graduates With The Following Strengths
* Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
* Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
* Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
Development, Visa and Sponsorship
We support flexible working. Please ask at interview about any flexibility you may need. Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This is due to changes to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
About Your Development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. From day one you’ll receive the training you need and be assigned a mentor to guide your professional development. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future – designed to give you the skills for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference and learn about Our Purpose and the impact we can make.
You’ll receive the following benefits:
* Biannual salary reviews
* A competitive salary aligned to industry standards
* Contributory pension up to 7% of salary
* A flexible benefits scheme that you can tailor to your needs
Our Culture and Diversity
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our business. We promote fair employment practices and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Agile Working
We embrace agility, flexibility and trust; you and your manager can choose how you work to meet client, team and personal commitments.
Location and Role Details
Location(s): Brighton, Cambridge, Cardiff, Bristol (UK). Contract Type: Permanent. Work Pattern: Full Time. Market: Water. Discipline: Electrical. Job Ref: 11655. Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com
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