Circet IRE & UK
Electrical Engineering Graduate
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We are hiring! Circet Northern Ireland are hiring Electrical Engineering Graduates to join our Senior Authorised Person Development Programme.
About the Role
The Electrical Engineering Graduate - SAP Development Programme is designed to develop high-potential Electrical Engineering graduates into future operational power network professionals, with a structured pathway towards Senior Authorised Person capability. The role will provide intensive exposure to LV and HV network operations, outage planning, switching activities, fault and emergency response, permit systems, safety rules, field operations, client systems and operational leadership.
The programme is aimed at graduates who are interested in practical power systems, field engineering and live network operations rather than purely design-based engineering. It combines technical training, field mentoring, supervised switching exposure, competency assessment and operational leadership development. The longer-term objective is to build a pipeline of capable, safety-led Authorised Persons and future Senior Authorised Persons.
Location
- Office base: Graville, Co. Tyrone
- Field-based travel required to operational depots, substations, overhead line sites, project locations and client environments as required across counties Tyrone, Down and Armagh.
- Duration: 2 years
Working with Circet
Circet Ireland & UK have built an ever-growing portfolio of specialist services. As part of a global group, we are specialists in the deployment and maintenance of telecommunications and energy infrastructure, working with both major operators and local players across Ireland and the UK.
We are driven to be innovative and proactive in delivering solutions that meet our clients' expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity. Our success is built on teamwork, trust, and a strong commitment to our people.
With over 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, we continue to bring people together to shape resilient, future-proof infrastructure and deliver high-quality services for our customers.
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Responsibilities
- Support field teams and operational leaders in the safe delivery of planned and reactive electrical network activities across LV and HV environments.
- Develop a practical understanding of electricity distribution infrastructure, including overhead lines, substations, underground cables, LV networks, HV plant, switchgear, mobile generation and network diagrams.
- Shadow Authorised Persons and Senior Authorised Persons during switching, isolation planning, outage coordination, fault response and permit-related activities.
- Build competence in interpreting network diagrams, switching schedules, risk assessments, method statements, permits and operational documentation.
- Participate in structured site rotations across planning, construction, outage coordination, commissioning, maintenance, fault response and control-room interface activities.
- Complete all required training, learning logs, supervised activity records, switching evidence and competency assessments in line with the programme structure.
- Develop the confidence to contribute to toolbox talks, site briefings, operational reviews and safety discussions.
- Progress, where appropriate, towards LV authorisation, limited HV switching exposure and SAP readiness, subject to formal company and client authorisation processes.
- Demonstrate safe behaviours, operational discipline, accurate record keeping and strong communication when working with field teams, supervisors, project teams, control functions and clients
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Strong interest in operational power systems, electrical networks, field engineering and safety-critical environments.
- Strong safety-first mindset and willingness to work in live operational environments under supervision.
- Ability to communicate clearly, follow procedures, ask questions and escalate risks appropriately.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing drawings, switching documents, permits and operational records.
- Full driving licence, or commitment to obtaining one within an agreed timeframe.
- Flexibility to travel across operational sites and support planned works, reactive works and emergency response exposure as part of the programme.
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Progression Outcome
Successful completion of the programme should position the individual for progression into an Authorised Person / Junior SAP pathway or Senior Authorised Person candidate role, subject to formal competency review, authorisation requirements, business need and client approval processes. The programme should not guarantee SAP authorisation automatically; instead, it should provide a structured evidence-based route towards readiness.
Why work in Circet?
- Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
- Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
- Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
- Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility
- You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes advanced annual leave per annum, company pension, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities.
Circet IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Having a criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from this position. Disclosure information will be used fairly, lawfully and proportionately when assessing suitability for the role.
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