Graduate Electrical Engineer

About Us

At HDR, we specialise in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well‑known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high‑performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That’s why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

HDR is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We are looking for someone who is personable, a self‑starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times, maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines, being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will be part of an organisation that is 100‑percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations. You will have the opportunity to work with engineering teams to create detailed designs, plans, and specifications from concept to completion. You will support project managers by undertaking tasks on a wide range of projects.

Assist senior engineers and the winder team in the design process in order to gain a detailed working knowledge of all parts of the industry. Where directed, carry out detailed design and calculations in accordance with industry guides. Assist and prepare specifications, reports, and drawings to the design programme. Oversee project site works, snagging and testing as and when directed by your line manager or group lead.

In the role of Graduate Electrical Engineer, we’ll count on you to:

• Assist Senior Engineers with detailed design tasks and drawing production.
• Develop an understanding of the different building materials and techniques employed in design.
• Carry out detailed design calculations and develop a full understanding of computer design packages.
• Maintain a Continuing Professional Development diary to assist in obtaining appropriate qualifications.
• Develop an understanding of appropriate legislation standards, building regulations, and codes of practice.
• Learn and understand design techniques and develop awareness of other design disciplines.
• Maintain a training log on a daily basis, recording achievements and experience.
• Attend appropriate and relevant site visits and meetings as and where applicable to the role or the project.
• Attend relevant training as required by the practice to achieve Chartered status.
• Attend and arrange lunch time CPDs and knowledge‑sharing sessions.
• Assist in maintaining QA systems on projects.

• MSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or equivalent subject.
• Good IT knowledge and experience featuring Microsoft packages.
• Personable and a ‘can do’ attitude with resource‑management experience.
• Be clear, concise, professional and personable when communicating with clients, colleagues and suppliers.
• The ability to project a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Some knowledge and use of appropriate design‑analysis software desirable.
• Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and clients.
• To be able to work as part of a team, collaboratively and co‑operatively.

At HDR, we know work isn’t only about who you work for, it’s also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same.

We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.