Mott MacDonald
2027 UK Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path: Energy
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Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate. Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a new application. The exception is if we open new vacancies in the new year.
To avoid missing out on your preferred role, we recommend applying as early as possible, as positions will close once filled.
Application process
- Online strengths-based assessment
- Application form
CVs and cover letters are not required as part of the application process. Candidates will be assessed through a single-stage strengths-based interview.
Start your career with a global, employee-owned consultancy where your work can make a real difference. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and have the support, learning opportunities, and experience needed to grow your career from day one.
Job Description
The energy sector is changing rapidly as the UK and global markets work to deliver cleaner power, strengthen energy security and create resilient systems for the future. At Mott MacDonald, our multidisciplinary teams help clients turn these ambitions into practical, deliverable solutions. By combining technical expertise, digital innovation and a whole-system perspective, we support informed decisions and create long-term value for clients, communities and the environment.
As a graduate electrical engineer, you will join collaborative project teams working on some of the energy industry’s most important challenges. You will build your technical knowledge through real project experience, learn from experienced engineers and contribute ideas from the outset.
Applications for this role will be reviewed throughout October and November and successful applicants will then be invited to an interview/assessment centre in December.
Your opportunity:
Our graduate opportunities span a range of energy sectors. During the application process, you will select your preferred sector and location.
Transmission and Distribution
Help plan, design and deliver the electricity networks needed to connect new generation, move power efficiently and maintain a secure, reliable supply. You could support onshore and offshore transmission, distribution networks, grid connections, interconnectors and infrastructure operating from 11kV to above 400kV. Your work may involve primary plant, protection and control, terrestrial and subsea cables, or power systems studies.
Nuclear
Contribute across the nuclear lifecycle, from new-build and emerging reactor technologies to the safe management, decommissioning and remediation of legacy assets. You may support electrical system design, equipment specification, safety and regulatory requirements, resilience assessments, constructability or digital engineering in a highly controlled environment where quality and integrity are essential.
Thermal Transition
Support the move toward reliable, lower-carbon thermal energy systems by improving asset performance, integrating new technologies and developing practical decarbonisation pathways. Projects may include gas-fired generation, energy-from-waste, district heating, fuel switching, hydrogen, carbon capture utilisation and storage, and the repurposing of existing infrastructure.
Whichever sector you join, you will work alongside experienced engineers and specialists to provide high-value technical support across the project lifecycle. Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting optioneering, feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis to identify practical, sustainable solutions to client challenges
- Contributing to concept and front-end engineering design, including technical assessments, equipment selection and cost estimates
- Developing detailed electrical designs, calculations, specifications, drawings and coordinated digital or BIM models
- Using data, modelling and engineering software to test performance, manage interfaces and support evidence-based decisions
- Supporting procurement, construction, commissioning and operation to help ensure assets are delivered safely and perform as intended
- Working with colleagues and stakeholders including utilities, network operators, developers, contractors, manufacturers, investors and regulatory bodies
- Preparing clear technical reports and presenting findings to project teams and clients
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Candidate Specification
At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a minimum of a bachelors degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Systems Engineering
- Electrical Building Services
For some of our opportunities, a master’s degree is essential – this is reflected in the list of opportunities in the application form. Some of these opportunities will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance. Security clearance is dictated by the types of projects we work on and normally requires you to be a UK British national or lived in the UK for five years or more.
In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests - such as modules you've studied, previous work experience, or any research you've undertaken about our company, values, and projects.
We personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly ask you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.
We are looking for graduates with the following strengths:
- Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
- Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
- Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
- Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024.
Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a long-term relationship with our graduates. For this reason, we cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time-limited visas, (irrespective of visa duration), due to their temporary nature and the requirement for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in future.
We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
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At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.
Accessibility
We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.
About your development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.
Our social side
Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in.
From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.
It's worth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved in what’s already on offer, don’t be afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition. It doesn’t stop there. From your first day, you’ll have access to Perks at Work, giving you discounts on cinema tickets, travel, utilities and much more, helping you make the most of our employee benefits.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Financial wellbeing
- Biannual salary reviews: We believe hard work should be recognised and rewarded. To support your development and progression, you'll be eligible for salary reviews twice a year during your first three years with us, subject to successfully completing your probation period.
- We match employee pension
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