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Graduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineers (Building Services) - Cardiff

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AECOM

Mar 22

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • Cardiff

AI generated summary

  • You must have a minimum 2:1 Bachelor degree in Electrical, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with honors. Accredited by CIBSE, IMechE, or IET. Relevant industry work experience is advantageous. Learn design, BIM, AutoCad, REVIT, calculations, codes, and safety standards.
  • You will design and size electrical systems, write reports, create technical specifications, collaborate with other disciplines, use REVIT & AutoCad, manage projects, and oversee installations. Your role will evolve to include more project responsibility.

Requirements

  • An accredited Bachelor degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in Electrical, Building Services, Mechanical, Architectural Environment Engineering or similar, with honors. Accreditation being with CIBSE, IMechE or IET.
  • Relevant Industry related work experience would be advantageous
  • The following description lists a fairly typical approach to foundational training in your discipline; however, business needs, project task availability, and your training interests will also influence the scope and order of training. Depending on your discipline, for your first year you will learn the following skills:
  • Design experience in the electrical and mechanical engineering aspects of project delivery
  • Application of electrical engineering to support sustainable building design
  • Variety of analyses for different buildings from Offices to Hospitals to Data Centre’s and Hotels
  • Delivery of projects using BIM
  • AutoCad and REVIT
  • Calculations including electrical load, circuit design and cable calculations, and lighting
  • How to use the Technical Practice Network
  • Learning to navigate through codes and guidelines
  • Complete our Safety Training
  • AECOM standards and symbols

Responsibilities

  • System load calculations to enable central and secondary plant to be accurately sized Technical design of all electrical engineering aspects of projects
  • Ensuring plantrooms and distribution routes are adequately sized
  • Report writing for the appropriate RIBA stage
  • Compiling technical specifications appropriate for the system components selected
  • Determining the best technical solution and evidencing reasoning.
  • Working on projects using REVIT & AutoCad
  • Giving structure to ideas – lots of 'taking a first pass' at spreadsheets, reports and analyses for discussion later rather than instruction
  • Attending meetings and workshops, learning from listening, asking questions and discussion
  • Working with people from other disciplines to gain knowledge on new subjects
  • Assisting in developing our designs through the different stages
  • Inspecting and monitoring installations during the construction phase.
  • Taking on more responsibility in managing our projects from inception through to completion as the graduate role develops

FAQs

What type of projects will I be working on as a Graduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineer in Building Services at AECOM in Cardiff?

As a Graduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineer in Building Services at AECOM in Cardiff, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects including World Class Sporting Venues, Commercial Properties, Healthcare & Research facilities, Hotels, Industrial & Manufacturing sites, and Infrastructure projects both in the UK and overseas.

How closely will I work with the design team as a Graduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineer in Building Services at AECOM in Cardiff?

As a Graduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineer in Building Services at AECOM in Cardiff, you will work closely with the design team to ensure that projects sustainably perform to the brief and budget. You will collaborate with other internal business lines such as Architecture, Environment, Transportation, and Project Management to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

What qualities are you looking for in candidates applying for the Graduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineer position in Building Services at AECOM in Cardiff?

We are looking for candidates who can bring passion and flair to their work, have a genuine interest in improving the built environment, and are eager to apply their engineering skills to real-world projects. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to sustainability are also important qualities we look for in candidates.

AECOM

We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022

Culture & Values

  • Safeguard

    We operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritizing safety and security in all that we do.

  • Innovate

    We think without limits and embrace new ideas, shaping digital solutions to help clients address current and future challenges.

  • Collaborate

    We connect unrivaled expertise from around the world to anticipate and solve our clients’ most pressing challenges.

  • Deliver

    We grow our business through relentless client focus, operational excellence and exceptional project execution.

  • Sustain

    We take action to make a positive impact on the planet, enrich the communities we touch and build legacies for future generations.

  • Thrive

    We build diverse teams, create an inclusive workplace and provide opportunities where each one of our people can reach their full potential.

Benefits

  • Bi-annual salary review while on the GDP

  • 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance, income protection (permanent staff only)

  • Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers and gym membership discount

  • Pension scheme that also gives you access to MyMoneyWorks, which is designed to help you plan for your future goals and provide guidance and information on a range of financial product

  • 15 days paid leave per annum for formally signed up reservists (AECOM is recognised as a Gold Employer by the Ministry of Defence for our work with the Armed Forces Covenant)