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Bridges Electrical Engineers

Builds electrical and mechanical industrial equipment

Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMidsomer Norton, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A genuine interest in electrical engineering and a commitment to developing a career in electrical design.
  • A basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and willingness to develop knowledge of electrical distribution, control, instrumentation and automation.
  • Awareness of engineering drawings, technical specifications and design documentation.
  • Good numeracy, analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different engineering disciplines.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks, priorities and deadlines.
  • A proactive approach to learning, including confidence to ask questions, seek guidance and respond positively to feedback.
  • The ability to work collaboratively while progressively developing independence and ownership of tasks.
  • A commitment to continuous professional development and progression towards professional registration.
  • Willingness to travel to client locations and operational sites and to work safely in industrial and wastewater environments.
  • Working towards or holding a relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control and Instrumentation Engineering or a closely related discipline. This may include a degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification appropriate to the role.
  • A full UK driving licence, or a commitment and practical ability to obtain one within an agreed period, subject to reasonable adjustments.
  • The right to work in the UK and the ability to meet applicable project-specific security or client access requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Review project scopes, specifications, quotations and available survey information with guidance from experienced engineers.
  • Assist in identifying missing information, design risks, technical interfaces and deviations from client requirements.
  • Support preparation and maintenance of Requests for Information, design registers, deliverable schedules and technical queries.
  • Plan and manage allocated tasks, monitoring progress against agreed deadlines and estimated hours.
  • Communicate progress, constraints, potential delays and technical issues promptly to the relevant engineer or project team.
  • Attend project meetings, design reviews and site visits as required.
  • Assist with site-visit planning and preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements in accordance with company procedures.
  • Maintain accurate project records and develop an understanding of project budgets, programme commitments and change control.
  • Assist in developing electrical, instrumentation, control and automation designs under appropriate supervision and technical checking.
  • Produce and update electrical design documentation, including single-line diagrams, load schedules, cable schedules, instrument schedules, loop and connection diagrams, network drawings, equipment layouts, kiosk general arrangements and technical data sheets.
  • Undertake engineering calculations under supervision, including electrical loading, cable sizing, voltage drop, fault levels, protection coordination, containment sizing, lighting and earthing.
  • Support selection of electrical equipment and preparation of technical specifications and procurement information.
  • Collaborate with computer-aided design technicians and mechanical, process, civil, commissioning and site teams to coordinate multidisciplinary design requirements.
  • Apply relevant legislation, engineering standards, client specifications and company design procedures, seeking guidance where requirements are unclear.
  • Participate in design, hazard and constructability reviews, recording and addressing assigned actions.
  • Incorporate approved design comments and site changes into controlled documents and as-built records.
  • Identify opportunities to improve design standardisation, efficiency and value for money without compromising safety, quality or compliance.
  • Communicate technical information clearly and escalate issues outside the employee’s competence or authority.
  • Research manufacturers’ technical information, applicable standards and engineering guidance to support design decisions.
  • Provide technical information and assistance to estimating, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning teams.
  • Complete appropriate self-checking and quality reviews before submitting work for formal technical checking.
  • Develop knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and associated electrical and control systems, including low-voltage distribution, motor control centres, motors, variable speed drives, instrumentation, control systems, telemetry and industrial communications.
  • Follow an agreed graduate development plan, maintaining evidence of training, learning and demonstrated competence.
  • Actively seek feedback and apply lessons learned to improve the quality, accuracy and efficiency of future work.
  • Work towards relevant professional qualifications and, where appropriate, professional registration.
  • Prepare engineering documents using the correct company templates, drawing borders, document numbers, revisions and status codes.
  • Submit drawings and documents for checking, approval and issue in accordance with established document control procedures.
  • Maintain accurate design registers, comment records, Requests for Information and transmittals.
  • Store project information in appropriate controlled locations, ensuring it is accurate, traceable and accessible to authorised personnel.
  • Support preparation of project handover information, operation and maintenance documentation and as-built records.
  • Ensure design changes and technical comments are incorporated into relevant controlled documents.
  • Work in accordance with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
  • Consider health, safety and environmental requirements throughout the design process and seek guidance where necessary.
  • Raise concerns and seek support where instructions, design requirements or site conditions appear unsafe, non-compliant or outside the employee’s competence.
  • Protect confidential company, client and personal information and comply with applicable information-security requirements.
  • Use approved systems, software and information-sharing methods, reporting suspicious communications, unusual device behaviour or suspected unauthorised access promptly.
  • Contribute to responsible, sustainable and continuously improving engineering practices.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience gained through an engineering placement, apprenticeship, university project or relevant employment.
  • Exposure to AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or other computer-aided design tools.
  • Familiarity with electrical calculation software, lighting design software or Building Information Modelling tools.
  • An understanding of the water and wastewater industry, industrial electrical systems or control and automation technologies.

About the Company

Bridges Electrical Engineers

Builds electrical and mechanical industrial equipment

Bridges Electrical Engineers designs, builds and installs electrical and mechanical equipment for industrial sites and UK infrastructure. Its customers include water treatment, quarrying, nuclear and waste recycling operators that need machinery and controls to run their processes. The company supplies standalone panels and packaged plant, then connects equipment at customer sites and tests it before operation. It earns money through equipment supply and engineering contracts, working directly for asset owners or alongside other contractors on larger infrastructure schemes. Bridges was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Midsomer Norton, in Bath and North East Somerset, England.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Midsomer Norton, United Kingdom
Founded
1973

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