Graduate Electrical Designer - OCU Integrum

Stockport, England, United Kingdom

12/15/2024

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’.

Role Overview

As a rapidly expanding organisation, IPE continue to be awarded new projects, and it is imperative that we continue to grow the teams to support our workload. Graduate Electrical Design Engineers are key to the progression of our business and to support our people plan.

This exciting programme will provide the tools, support, knowledge and experience to progress into the Electrical Engineering industry with a structured view to progressing into senior technical specialist roles at IPE.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Electrical Design: Participate in the design and development of electrical systems and components for various projects. This may include creating schematics, layouts, specifications and reports.
• Project Support: Collaborate with Design Engineers to support ongoing projects, providing assistance in areas such as surveying, primary and secondary design, system integration, testing, and commissioning. Identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain project documentation, including drawings, technical specifications, and reports. Ensure that documentation meets the organisational and clients’ procedures, standards and requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with all teams, Project Managers, and key stakeholders, to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Continuous Learning: Understand industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electrical and civil engineering. Actively seek opportunities for professional development.
• Compliance: Provide support to assure all electrical designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Programme: Support the Design Engineers to update the project programmes and budgets on a regular basis.
• Technology: Use Computer-Aided Design (“CAD”) software to deliver Electrical and Civils designs.
• Safety: Ensure all work is delivered safety and follows safety by design principles.
• Engagement: Support the full lifecycle from engagement with new and existing clients and the supply chain to winning of new works, to design delivery and handover at practical completion
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline with, ideally, Engineering Technician or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Have the soft skills and experience to integrate with existing team members.
• Have an understanding of renewable energy and/or wider transmission & distribution sectors.
• Have an understanding of railway electrification systems.
• Knowledge of electrical design tools and software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges.
• Outstanding self-reliance, resourcefulness and initiative, flexible approach and excellent time management.
  
  

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.