Graduate Electrical Engineer

Job Title:

Graduate Electrical Engineer - UK

Job Location:

United Kingdom and Ireland

Murphy is a leading international, multi‑disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world‑class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power, and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering;
Utility Connections;
Murphy Plant;
Murphy Process Engineering;
Pipeline Testing Services;
Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy employs more than 4,300 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. There’s more to Murphy.

• Office based role with regular travel to sites and various projects
• Based in either our Energy sector or in‑house Applied Engineering team for the duration of 2‑year programme

As an international business we also have opportunities available in Ireland.

Now that you have finished your degree, it is time to take the first step of your career and join our two‑year graduate training programme.

We are offering the opportunity for you to develop knowledge, skills and experience which will enable you to have a successful career in engineering and construction.

Murphy is hiring Graduate Electrical Engineers to work alongside our experienced site engineers across multi‑discipline construction projects from large‑scale civils, oil & gas and electricity upgrade projects as part of the green energy transition across the UK. The graduate scheme offers both technical and soft skills courses to help your professional development and growth as an electrical engineer.

When you join as a Graduate Electrical Engineer you will be signed up to our IET Approved Training Scheme. Our scheme will help you get the skills, knowledge and experience you need to complete the initial professional development (IPD) stage of your path to becoming professionally qualified.

You will have the support of a business mentor, to help your progress in the role and support your onboarding in the company, and a dedicated mentor who will guide you on your professional journey to IET membership.

You will be given the opportunity to work on different projects and gain an understanding of various aspects of civil engineering, broadening your understanding and putting into practice what you have learnt during your time at university.

• Review client technical specifications, scopes of works, and technical reports.
• Use software packages such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Work with an engineer reviewing, producing, and updating project drawings using CAD or Revit.
• Understand design calculations, such as electrical forces, voltage drops, and thermal effects.
• Review specifications / data sheets in support of design and procurement activities.
• Attend and participate in internal technical meetings.
• Be a party to external, client, and third‑party meetings.

• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• One Family, One Team, One Murphy.
• Always Deliver.
• Respect, Integrity & Accountability.
• Never Harm.
• Continually Improve.

There is the opportunity for you to move around projects in the UK & Ireland, depending on business requirements and project size. Working on different projects will enable you to maximise your learning and exposure to your field of study.

In short, by grabbing every chance you get. Alongside working on some fascinating, challenging and occasionally jaw‑dropping projects, you’ll also be part of our Murphy Learning programme, where everyone has ownership of their own training. We call it the 70:20:10 principle.

• 70 % learning on the job – challenging yourself with new projects and responsibilities.
• 20 % learning through others – training and networking with senior managers, colleagues, and industry leaders.
• 10 % structured learning…