Electrical Engineering Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business delivers end-to-end engineering solutions for power networks, including substations, transmission lines, and grid modernization. We support integration of renewables, digital engineering, and global compliance standards to ensure reliable and sustainable energy delivery.

The BIM team drives digital transformation by creating accurate 3D models, enabling clash detection, and supporting Scan-to-BIM workflows. Opportunities include advanced modelling, project coordination, automation using tools like Dynamo, and collaboration on global projects ideal for candidates passionate about innovation and multidisciplinary design.

Your role:

• Prepare SLDs, control schemes, layouts, 3D models, and hazardous area classifications.
• Develop substation layouts and infrastructure drawings including power, earthing, lighting, and protection systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with CAD/BIM standards. 
• Engage in BIM and Scan-to-BIM workflows.
• Support project setup, customization, and delivery tracking.

About you:

 Essential:

• Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Strong interest in BIM, digital engineering, and infrastructure projects.
• Basic knowledge of CAD/BIM tools and engineering drawings.
• Willingness to build skills in 3D modelling, coordination, and global standards.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microstation, Dynamo.
• Strong understanding of CAD/BIM standards and drawing protocols.
• Ability to prepare and check complex drawings.
• Familiarity with Electrical/Structural/Mechanical design basics.

Desirable:

• Exposure to international engineering standards (UK, India, Middle East, APAC)
• Understanding of 3D modelling concepts and BIM maturity levels

Familiarity with:

• BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
• Xrefs / model linking
• Common Data Environments (CDEs)
• Interest or exposure to Scan‑to‑BIM workflows

🧠 Behavioural Competencies

• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Team-oriented with leadership potential.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Capable of giving and receiving clear instructions.
• Proactive in career development and team contribution.
• Assertive and responsive to client requirements.Able to manage and motivate teams effectively. 

Rewards & benefit

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Contractual (Fixed Term)

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.