Graduate Electrical Site Engineer

Description
The Graduate Site Electrical Engineer will support the delivery of electrical engineering activities on municipal, industrial process, and water projects across the UK. This is a hands-on, development-focused role designed to provide exposure to site installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities while building practical experience under the guidance of senior engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities: Electrical Installation

Assist with the installation of LV systems, lighting, power distribution, and control equipment.

Support the supervision of subcontractors and site electricians, ensuring adherence to drawings and specifications.

Assist senior engineers with the commissioning and testing of electrical systems and equipment.

Learn to perform functional tests and record results accurately.

Support troubleshooting and minor fault-finding activities under guidance.

Assist with preventative maintenance activities and understand operational requirements of installed systems.

Gain practical experience in interpreting design documents and schematics.
Health, Safety & Compliance

Learn and adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures on site.

Assist in conducting risk assessments and following safe work practices.

Ensure electrical works are compliant with UK standards (BS7671/IET Wiring Regulations).

Help prepare commissioning reports, test certificates, and other documentation.
Stakeholder Support

Support the project team with site documentation, including as-built drawings, cable schedules, and inspection reports.

Attend site meetings, taking notes and reporting progress to senior engineers.

Develop understanding of site workflows and multi-disciplinary coordination.
Professional Development

Develop practical understanding of electrical engineering under the guidance of Senior Site Electrical Engineers.

Work towards professional development objectives aligned to ICE, or similar institutions.
Key Interfaces:Internal Interfaces

Senior Site Electrical Engineers 

Project Managers 

Design & Engineering Teams 

Health & Safety Team 

Procurement / Logistics Teams 
External Interfaces

Clients / Site Owners

Contractors / Subcontractors 

Core Values

Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential

 Bachelor’s degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

 Basic knowledge of BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and relevant health & safety regulations.

 Working toward or eligible for IEng/CEng registration.

 Internship, placement, or project work providing hands-on site or lab electrical experience.

 Assisting in LV system installations, wiring, or control panel commissioning.

 Experience adhering to safe working practices and following risk assessments on site or during projects.  

 Experience working in multidisciplinary teams or assisting engineers on collaborative projects.  

Desirable

NEBOSH, IOSH, or CDM awareness training.

Foundation knowledge of project management principles, e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation.

Participation in projects related to water treatment, pumping stations, or industrial process facilities.  

Experience preparing drawings, reports, or technical documentation during projects or placements.  

Exposure to working on live construction sites or assisting with contractors under supervision.

Benefits
At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly encourage employees to gain professional qualifications and fully support individuals on their journeys towards chartership.

Our company benefits package includes.

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance (some levels)

Mentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’, to work towards chartership

24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays

Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ system

1 x Professional Membership paid annually

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Bike to Work Scheme

Discretionary annual bonus