Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

Position: Graduate Electrical Design Engineer (Permanent)
Location: East Hertfordshire

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

* Clean rooms & 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