Graduate Electrical Engineer

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 1426845735-2
  • Date Posted: 1 September 2024
  • Apprentice Employer: Matchtech
  • Location: London
  • Apprentice Pay: On Application
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Driving, Engineering, Health and Safety, Procurement & Supply Chain, Project Management
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

My Client is recruiting for a Graduate Electrical Engineer in the Water Sector

Location - London mostly covering sites across the region with some office based work at central office location.

Hours: Mon to Fri - 7:30am to 6pm (1 hour break)

The Graduate Electrical / Project Engineer will likely be involved in the projects at different stages from Tender Stage, Design, Build & Operate projects, Plant Upgrades and Maintenance measures, Commissioning and project Handover within the water/wastewater industry.

Types of work could include:

  • Carry out project electrical design from initial concept through to detail design, including generation of Control Philosophies, Load Schedules, ESB applications and Instrumentation equipment listings.
  • Reviews all documents produced internally and externally to ensure conformance with customer specifications and objectives and 3rdParty bodies requirements.
  • Review of Electrical Panel Layouts and Schematics to ensure all equipment is incorporated according to design and client specifications.
  • Support other members of the Project Design team in the selection and procurement of instrumentation and appointment of Electrical Sub-Contractors in regards to quality, reliability, performance and cost.
  • Liaise with sub-contractors, site teams and support installation and commissioning where necessary.
  • Ensure the undertaking of testing is completed to company and client specifications and accurately documented.
  • Provide technical support to both internal and external customers.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation on design changes and requests.
  • Assist in the production and review of P&ID's, Building Services and General Arrangement Drawings.

Skills and Experience:

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineer or similar
  • Full UK Driving licence
  • Experience in the Water/Wastewater industry or equal sectors would be beneficial
  • Possess a high attention to detail and ensure works are carried out with a Safety and Commercially orientated mind set.
  • Ability to read and review Electrical Schematics.
  • Previous experience/understanding of the following would be beneficial.
    • Electrical Switchgear
    • Conventional & Intelligent MCC's
    • Industrial Control and Automation, PLC's, SCADA and Outstation Telemetry
    • Motor Controllers, Motor Starters, VSD, Soft Start, DOL and other starter circuits.
    • System Wiring, Relays, Circuit Breakers and hard-wired logic controllers.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office