Job Description:

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

• Understanding of UK building regulations and standards