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
Assist in the design of electrical building services systems including:
Power distribution
Lighting design
UPS & standby power systems
Earthing & lightning protection
Containment & cable routing
Produce electrical calculations and design documentation
Support the development of schematics, layouts, and technical drawings
Use design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Amtech/Dialux (training provided if needed)
Attend design meetings and collaborate with mechanical and project teams
Assist with site surveys and inspections
Ensure designs meet industry standards and client specifications
Support commissioning and handover phases where required
Project Exposure
You will gain experience working on:
Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities
Cleanrooms & laboratory environments
Mission-critical data centres
High-spec technical engineering installations
Regulated and GMP-compliant facilities
Candidate Requirements
Degree qualified in:
Electrical Engineering, or
Building Services Engineering (Electrical bias)
Strong academic background
Understanding of electrical design fundamentals
Desirable (Not Essential)
Placement year or internship experience
Familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit
Knowledge of data centre or pharma environments
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Understanding of UK building regulations and standards