Graduate Rail Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Railway engineering is one of the most important ways that AECOM delivers a better world – we work on huge, complex and challenging railway infrastructure projects that increase urban and inter-city mobility for millions of people. AECOM is a global innovator in high-speed and urban transportation.

We are looking for graduates who are team players and open thinkers who want to contribute to some of the biggest challenges in transportation infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

Selected candidates will be enrolled on our Graduate Development Programme and have the opportunity to develop their skills within a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration and innovation. As part of the Rail Electrical Engineering team, you will contribute to the design, integration and delivery of electrical systems that help power and modernise the railway network.

You will gain experience across a range of rail projects, working closely with experienced engineers and other disciplines to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable electrical designs. Typical responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the design of rail electrical systems including lighting, small power, earthing and bonding, points heating, traction power and LV/HV distribution networks.
• Supporting site surveys, condition assessments and inspections to inform design decisions and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Using industry-leading software and BIM tools to produce drawings, models and design documentation.
• Collaborating with colleagues from other disciplines such as signalling, telecoms and civils to ensure electrical designs are effectively integrated into overall railway systems.
• Contributing to the planning and phasing of electrical construction and commissioning works to minimise disruption to passengers and operations.
• Ensuring that designs promote sustainability, efficiency and maintainability over the whole life of the assets.
• Developing solutions that are safe to construct, operate and maintain, in line with railway safety and design standards.
• Supporting the design and improvement of electrical systems for stations, depots and other railway facilities.
• Participating in project reviews, technical discussions and client meetings to develop communication and coordination skills.

Throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to develop both your technical and professional skills, gaining experience that supports your journey towards chartership with relevant professional institution and a rewarding career in the rail industry.

Qualifications

• BEng Electrical Engineering with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above  
• MEng Electrical Engineering would be an advantage  
• Rail modules or experience would be an advantage  
• Ability to demonstrate a good technical understanding of Rail/Electrical Engineering  
• Demonstrable interest in Rail/Electrical Engineering and developing a career in this industry  
• Willing and able to work towards chartership with the IET  
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint  
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback  
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive  
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole  
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus. 

Additional Information

• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.    
• You may include a covering letter with your application. If available, please provide your predicted and/or obtained academic grades, as well as details of the dates you are able to work and the locations you are interested in.
• You must have the right to work in the UK. 

Professional Development 

Our Graduate Development Programme (GDP), along with our huge scope of projects across the globe, will challenge and inspire you to make a real difference to the world we live in. Our GDP forms a core part of our business strategy globally, designed to develop the best talent across numerous disciplines to lead our business into the future.  We have over 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK & Ireland, from over 40 different disciplines, each and every one of them making a tangible difference to the environment we all live and work in.     

We will provide you with all the tools and support you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including Chartership with the relevant international professional institution – where we have graduates working towards over 30 professional institutions in the UK & Ireland. We will push you to achieve the highest standards and expect our graduates to pass their professional review first time. You will be assigned a mentor to support and guide your development, and undertake regular training modules throughout the programme. There will be on-the-job technical development and classroom training where required, and the opportunity to work on live client projects, with significant multidisciplinary exposure.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.