The Industrial Placement Electrical Engineer role provides students with a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in electrical engineering within the utility engineering sector. This 12-month placement offers a diverse range of work experiences and supported on-the-job learning with guidance from mentors, coaches, and line managers. Flexibility will be key to gaining exposure across the organisation's national business locations and departments.
Duties and responsibilities
- Design and Engineering Support: Assist in cable sizing calculations and producing cable route drawings, single-line diagrams, and multicore block wiring diagrams. Specify electrical switchgear, transformers, LV and HV switchgear/fusegear, and battery chargers. Undertake the design of LV and HV networks using specialised software. Provide support to the civil design team regarding electrical aspects of the design.
- Supplier and Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with equipment suppliers to ensure project requirements are met. Work with DNOs (Distribution Network Operators) to gather necessary information and ensure designs meet their specifications. Review manufacturer drawings to ensure compliance with the project's design.
- Documentation and Reporting: Produce engineering and design reports for project deliverables. Contribute to the preparation of financial control and reporting documentation for assigned projects.
- Programme and Delivery Management: Efficiently manage and programme assigned tasks to ensure timely completion. Assist in project delivery by ensuring designs meet technical, quality, and financial expectations.
Skills and experience
- Currently studying for a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, with a minimum grade expectation of 2:2.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to apply technical expertise effectively.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and address challenges proactively.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Competent in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and specialised calculation or simulation software.
- Strong report writing and communication skills.
- A valid UK driving license.
What we value
We value our commitment to each other, summed up in our five values, we all sign up to these… We care about safety. We lead with integrity. We strive to be better every day. We make a positive impact. We deliver to grow. We are one company united.
Our aim vision at ocu
To be the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor.
We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting, our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainability. At OCU, our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities. OCU is an equal opportunities employer.
Company information
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.
