Company Overview
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm offering services across transportation, buildings, water, energy and the environment.
About the Role
Transmission and Distribution Apprentice – Glasgow office (starting 26 August). This is a permanent role.
Responsibilities
- Primarily work on transmission assets in the UK; the team also works on projects across Europe.
- Occasional site visits to construction sites for substations, cables and overhead lines.
- Attend university at least one day per week for 4 years to pursue a BEng (Hons) engineering: Design & Manufacture course focused on Electrical Engineering.
- Support live projects and business development proposals under the guidance of senior team members, including activities such as:
- Power system studies & analysis – conceptual design, load and demand forecasting, system stability analysis, and power network studies.
- Substation and network design – site selection and detailed design, switchyard layout, grounding/earthing systems and lightning protection.
- Transmission & distribution system design – overhead lines, underground cable systems and interconnectors.
- Equipment selection & integration – transformer and switchgear selection, installation and overall system integration.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a BEng (Hons) engineering: Design & Manufacture course (University of Strathclyde or Glasgow Caledonia University), SCQF Level 10.
- Minimum of 5 National 5’s at grade C or above, including Maths & English.
- Minimum of four SQA Highers at grade BBBB, including Maths, by the end of S6.
- Foundation apprenticeship or other vocational qualifications or experiential learning considered.
- Interest in HV & Power related work.
- Hardworking, enthusiastic, creative, practical and adaptable.
- Self‑motivated, organised and possessing good numerical skills.
- Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication.
- IT skills including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work in a team and independently, maintaining initiative and focus.
Desirable
- Full driving licence or willingness to learn and travel occasionally.
Benefits & Perks
- On‑job support and learning, including the ADVANCE programme and instructor‑led training.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.
- Professional registration support with the IET.
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as CVs will be reviewed on a rolling recruitment basis.
Covering letter and predicted/obtained academic grades required.
Permanent right to work in the UK required; visa sponsorship not available.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer alternatives such as the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. Reasonable accommodation is available at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
Reference
ReqID: REF59095E – Business Line: Energy; Business Group: DCS; Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India; Career Area: Engineering; Work Location Model: Hybrid.
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