Electrical Engineering Apprentice​/Water; Level 6 Summer

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We are looking for a Apprentice Electrical Engineer to join our established and growing Water team in Exeter.

Our teams are delivering an exciting portfolio of water programmes and projects through long term frameworks with key clients including major UK water companies (Thames Water, Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, Southern Water and Yorkshire) and Tier 1 Contractors. Supporting clients with the management of their assets.

Work can encompass everything from designing complete new build treatments works through to assessing the condition of existing plant and machinery. Helping our clients develop new assets or improvements to existing, offering both improved performance and efficiency.

Support senior and lead electrical engineers in the development and management of all aspects of electrical design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including:

• Engineering Calculations & Assessments: Prepare power supply assessments and designs, load calculations, and comprehensive project schedules, including cable, circuit, and instrument schedules.
• Schematics & Drawings: Develop a variety of electrical drawings and schematics, including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and Block Cable Diagrams (BCDs).
• Equipment Specifications: Prepare specifications and detailed documentation for a wide range of electrical systems and equipment, including Motor Control Centres (MCC), Control Panels, and Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (ICA) scopes.
• Lighting Design: Produce lighting designs and corresponding specifications.
• Technical Documentation: Compile, review, and maintain accurate electrical specification documents.
• Design Software Utilization: Apply industry-standard software packages, including Amtech, Electrical OM, Dialux, ETAP, and AutoCAD to execute and validate design work.
• Digital Engineering & BIM: Interface with CAD/Revit technicians and support 3D/BIM (Building Information Modelling) coordination to integrate electrical designs into multidisciplinary project models.
• Site Surveys & Investigations: Assist with site visits to assess existing electrical infrastructure, gather asset data, and support the production of site survey reports at water and wastewater facilities.
• Industry Standards & Compliance: Develop a working knowledge of key UK standards, including BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and WIMES (Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications), ensuring all designs align with client and industry requirements.
• Health & Safety (Safe by Design): Support the implementation of the CDM 2015 regulations and apply safe design principles, including developing an awareness of DSEAR/ATEX requirements for hazardous areas in wastewater environments.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary internal teams, external partners, clients, and contractors.
• Project Reporting: Provide clear, timely, and accurate project updates to both internal team leads and external clients.

We will pair you with an experienced engineer who will guide and mentor you through your initial period working on live projects.

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical…