Apprentice Electrical Design Engineer (Degree Level)

Graduate Level Apprenticeship – Apprentice Design Engineer (Electrical)

Discipline: Electrical Design Engineering

Sector: Rail / Electrification & Plant (E&P), Electrical Infrastructure

Location: York (Design Office Based)

Are you currently exploring your post‑graduate options and looking to combine further study with hands‑on engineering experience? Do you want to build a career in electrical design while contributing to nationally significant rail, decarbonisation, and EV infrastructure projects? This is an excellent opportunity to join AmcoGiffen’s in‑house Electrical Design team as an Apprentice Electrical Design Engineer, developing your technical capability while working towards a graduate‑level apprenticeship qualification.

In Return

• Competitive apprentice salary
• Fully funded Graduate Level Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 3 paid volunteering/community impact days per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Celebration vouchers and employee recognition schemes
• Support with professional subscriptions (where applicable)
• Structured training, mentoring and clear career progression pathways
• A safe, inclusive and supportive place to work
• Employee forums that provide a platform for your voice to be heard

Business Unit

You will be based within AmcoGiffen’s Design & Engineering business unit in York, working as part of a growing in‑house Electrical Design team. The team delivers electrical design solutions across a diverse portfolio of rail and infrastructure projects, including electrification, E&P systems, EV infrastructure and major decarbonisation programmes.

The Role

As an Apprentice Design Engineer (Electrical), you will support the development and delivery of high‑quality electrical engineering design solutions under the guidance of experienced Senior and Principal Engineers. You will build a strong foundation in engineering design principles, standards and project delivery through a combination of practical design work, mentoring and formal academic study.

Your day‑to‑day activities may include:

• Supporting the development of electrical engineering design solutions using sound technical principles
• Assisting with the production of calculations, sketches, reports and technical documentation
• Supporting design development in line with safety, quality, programme and cost requirements
• Assisting with surveys and site inspections across project locations
• Maintaining accurate design records and project documentation
• Developing an understanding of construction methodology, CDM regulations and Safe‑by‑Design principles
• Collaborating with the wider design and project teams to meet technical and programme objectives

This role is specifically designed to support your development as a future Electrical Design Engineer.

Projects You Will Support

• EV Infrastructure & Decarbonisation Programmes
  • Rail depot and operational Electrical Vehicle charging design support
  • Major power and decarbonisation schemes
  • Power supply and DNO interface support
• Stations, Access and Electrification Projects
  • Electrical design support for station upgrades
  • Access for All schemes
  • Rail electrification and associated infrastructure works

Training & Qualification

You will study towards a Graduate Level Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, delivered alongside your role through a combination of practical workplace learning and university attendance (e.g. part‑time / day release). This programme will support your long‑term professional development and progression towards professional engineering status.

Requirements

• Hold (or be working towards) a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Be passionate about developing a career in electrical design engineering
• Have strong problem‑solving, numeracy and communication skills
• Be motivated, proactive and keen to learn
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a design team
• Be willing to commit to a graduate‑level apprenticeship alongside full‑time employment
• This is an office‑based role requiring attendance at our York office five days per week. Applicants must be able and willing to travel to the office daily (YO266RW)

No previous rail or electrical design experience is required – we are looking for potential, enthusiasm and the right attitude.

Diversity, Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing

At AmcoGiffen, we value individuality and believe diversity strengthens our teams. Health, safety, wellbeing and inclusion are embedded in our culture and underpinned by our SPIRIT values: Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork.

Equal Opportunities

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is proactively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and customers. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment.

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