Graduate Cable Design Engineer Glasgow 2025

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Wood is recruiting for a Graduate Cable Design Engineer to join Wood Transmission & Distribution UK Ltd in the Cable Design Engineering team based in the UK. The office locations available are Glasgow and Horsham. Preference may be given to applicants able to work from the Glasgow office.

Wood has been supporting electricity transmission in the UK since the original creation of the National Grid in the 1960s. We have continued to operate in Construction, Maintenance and Consulting for the building and developing of high voltage transmission and distribution assets.

As part of the current necessary investment to develop the UK transmission assets to connect new renewable energy sources and improve the security of the electricity network, there is currently a boom in resources needed. The investment and development plans of our clients will grow rapidly over the next few years and extend through to 2050. 

As a Wood Graduate, you will join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

The role

Wood is deeply committed to the development of their people and recognises the importance of growing a talented team of professionals with expertise in Cable Design Engineering in order to ensure the future success of the organisation and the Energy and Materials sectors that we support.

As a Graduate Cable Design Engineer, you will have exposure to different parts of the business gaining vital skills. You will focus initially on the technical design of the assets, but rapidly engage and develop in supporting and planning the construction alongside our operational teams.

Our Engineering team supports Tendering, Material Procurement and Control, improving safety by design and finding new ways to ensure we develop sustainable construction projects; as well as ensuring our design outputs support the efficient construction of your designs.

Due to the nature of contracts we deliver, you will be involved in the whole project lifecycle, developing your skills, and building a career; this will help you develop the necessary attributes you need to demonstrate meeting the Engineering Council requirements for Chartered Engineers.

Responsibilities

Within your role you will be supported to develop your skills so that you can be responsible for:

• Produce UGC systems design studies under guidance to support construction and consultancy projects including: 
• Cable System Design Summary reports. 
• Cable Rating reports. 
• Cable Bonding scheme and Induced Voltage calculations. 
• Cable Forces calculations in different installations and operation scenarios. 
• Cable Sizing calculations. 
• Cable Pulling design and calculations. 
• Cable Installation Design and review of drawings. 
• Select materials and accessories and produce the Bill of Quantities for the project and tenders. 
• Coordinate with suppliers, review of products designs and type test certificates, and support procurement team for technical aspects. 
• Interface with other Wood teams (such as OHL, Substations and Protection teams) and different parties on the project. 
• Support the Operations team during construction period. 

Who we are looking for

We are looking for graduates with a desire to learn and a sound understanding of engineering. The ideal candidates should have a degree in BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or MEng in Electrical Engineering. You will enjoy problem solving / troubleshooting, detailed analysis, willing to embrace new ideas, and most importantly take on assignments where the approach or solution isn’t known at the outset. 

We are keen to hear from strong engineers who want to build a rewarding career for themselves. Many of you may not have thought about how the transmission assets are designed and constructed, but we are able to give you a fantastic opportunity to be part of this sector.

The development journey we need to take our graduates on covers all aspects necessary to support professional recognition for UK institutions like the ICE, IET and IMechE. We have graduates that have followed this path and now occupy senior roles in our company and throughout the sector. 

Skills and qualifications

You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that’s understandable. However, we’d still like to hear from you.

At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences.

So even if you feel you don’t have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges….do apply.

Expected

• Minimum 2:1 degree - BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or MEng in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong technical skills in the production of engineering designs.
• Fluent spoken and written English language.
• Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team and be able to communicate through collaboration software such as Microsoft teams.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environments.
• The right to work in the UK.

Application Process and deadlines

• Upload your CV and enter your details to our recruitment system via the link on the advert.
• Closing date for all applications will be Friday 8th November 2024. 
• We will review applications in November / December.
• We will then be holding screening calls throughout December with those candidates that fit the criteria below.
• Shortlisted candidates will receive invitations to assessment centres in January 2025. 
• Assessment centres will take place in January / February depending on location and discipline.

If all of this sounds good to you, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood! #LI-Hybrid

What we offer within our Graduate Programme

• A structured and accredited development program within your chosen discipline and business unit.
• Technical and personal development: you will have access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities.
• Support throughout your career: you will be assigned a buddy, and departmental manager to ensure your professional development and achieve chartership status where relevant.
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the different Energy and Materials market sectors.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive salary with incremental increases as you progress within the graduate program.
• Flexible benefits package: inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Early Careers Network (ECN): join your peers within our ECN and have the opportunity to support and share ideas with other recent graduates across our business units.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

About us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.