Graduate Electrical Consultant

Graduate Electrical Consultant role working on power, renewable energy, and electricity transmission projects while developing engineering and technical skills in a global consultancy

About GHD

With over 14,000 professionals worldwide, GHD is a leading engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm. We are committed to creating solutions that help transition to low-carbon energy sources, enable sustainable urbanisation, and safeguard water systems in a changing climate. Our work empowers communities, reshapes landscapes, and paves the way for a sustainable future.

At GHD, we offer more than just a career; we offer the opportunity to join a global network of passionate engineers, scientists, and environmental specialists who are committed to making a difference. From tackling complex energy challenges to ensuring water resiliency, our teams are actively involved in projects that contribute to a Net Zero future and sustainable urban living.

Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your curiosity, innovation, and commitment will drive real change. With on the job training, mentoring, and hands-on experience, we will support you in your journey to help to the World’s energy solutions as it transitions to a more sustainable future. Let’s solve the big problems together and leave the world better than we found it.

Graduate Development at GHD 

GHD’s Graduate Program is aimed at developing our future technical specialists. During the course of our two-year global graduate development programme our Graduate Engineers will work with our Engineering teams developing skills across a wide variety of projects in the Water, Energy, Industrial, Property and Buildings sectors both in the UK and overseas. Your contribution will make a positive lasting benefit to the environment and our communities.

Whilst learning about our business, our values, your team, and most importantly, yourself you will develop your decision-making, communication, technical and leadership skills. 

We offer mentoring and a variety of development activities, providing on the job experience and exposure to a diverse range of projects, as well as support towards gaining chartered status within your Engineering field.
 

What we are looking for
There is a huge opportunity over the coming decades to be a part of a wholesale re-imagining of how energy systems are structured, delivered and operated. GHD is looking for enthusiastic, pro-active and forward-thinking Graduate Electrical Consultant to embrace this opportunity and be part of our growing power team, delivering a range of power generation, energy conversion, electricity transmission and distribution projects for our clients in Europe, the Middle East and Australia. We are seeking engineers to join our power team in our Newcastle office.
 

Your responsibilities would include:
GHD works for a broad range of clients spanning the full asset lifecycle with a strong emphasis on sustainable practices and technologies. Your responsibilities would include delivering electrical engineering projects in the areas of:

• Power generation such as offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, waste to energy and conventional gas

• Energy conversion such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and hydrogen electrolysers

• Onshore and offshore electricity transmission and distribution.
   

Types of work delivered will include but not be limited to:

• Power systems analysis including Grid Code compliance and network planning

• Feasibility studies

• Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and Concept Design of transmission and distribution networks and substations

• Production of equipment technical specifications

• Technical advisor and due diligence roles

What we offer

We offer a professional, friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.

We are committed to the success of our people which is why we want to create the best employee experience that supports each member through all the stages of their career.

• A competitive salary

• A comprehensive benefits package; pension, medical insurance, income protection, 25 days holiday with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks

• Enhanced parental leave

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – cycle to work, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, discounts on retail & wellbeing classes

• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

• Wellbeing resources and tools, and demonstration of our commitment to wellbeing by signing up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment

• Team led flexible working

• Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, developing the market or leading a business or team

• International, multi-cultural team of highly motivated individuals

• An exciting referral program; bring people with you!

Our commitment to you

• Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

• Equality, diversity, and inclusion lies at the heart of our team culture. We operate a flat intellectual hierarchy meaning every voice is heard and has genuine influence. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and experience, and we recognise the value this brings our collective team approach to solving challenging client problems.

• Inclusion is hugely important to us and we want to ensure every team member can balance work around their unique personal circumstances. We will advocate for your professional development and provide access to formal education through the GHD Business School and practical application through technical delivery.