Graduate Electrical Engineers Rail UK Nationwide Summer Autumn 2025 starts

These are exciting times in Rail OLE systems and design with large projects being undertaken around several areas of the country.

AECOM produces the necessary designs and provides where necessary design support during the installation phase of the project. With the ageing infrastructure for signalling power supplies coupled with a rolling programme of switch and crossing renewals Electrical Engineers provide solutions for renewal and upgrades of those systems whilst ensuring the disruption caused by their installation is kept to a minimum. 

We provide solutions to keep the 3rd and 4th rail systems running and minimising the downtime to carry out the proposed solutions.

As a graduate engineer working in one of these disciplines your role will be varied and will cover all aspects of the design including interfaces with other disciplines within the rail industry such as Track (Permanent Way) Signalling Telecommunications and Civil & Structural Engineering.

You will gain an understanding of the demanding environment in which railways operate and firsthand experience of the safety culture and best practice which the industry and AECOM encapsulate.

You will learn what standards are applicable and how they need to be applied and the designs range from officebased feasibility studies right through outline and detailed design to approved for construction designs.

There will be opportunities to undertake site surveys to develop your railway knowledge and provide valuable information that will drive your project forward to delivery of the design.  

You will use industry leading computer software and modelling programmes while working on a variety of different projects.

You will:

• Be involved in the design of the overhead contact systems or third/fourth rail contact systems that provide continuous traction power to trains 
• Undertake design of signalling power systems and points heating systems vital to the safe running of trains and operation of the rail network
• Learn to design for the high voltage and low voltage requirements of railways
• Learn about the critical interfaces with other railway disciplines such as Track and Signalling
• Prepare drawings calculations and reports for the design commissions 
• Learn to apply a variety of International European National and Railway Standards
• Learn how the design solutions can be implemented to minimise the disruption to the operational railway
• Liaise with the client to understand their requirements and then design the optimal solution to meet their goals

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 and interest in Rail/Electrical Engineering.
• 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 subcontractors alike)

Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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 privatesector 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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 youre 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 culture of equity diversity and inclusion 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global wellbeing program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime