Graduate Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Birmingham, UK) - Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell · Birmingham

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Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in transmission & distribution services.

The Graduate Civil Engineer will gain experience and develop in-depth knowledge and skills in all areas of civil and structural engineering associated with high voltage substation engineering (from 11kV to 400kV), through undertaking engineering analysis and design on power transmission and distribution projects.

Work under the guidance of senior engineers to produce detailed high voltage substation design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards (ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE), including preparing calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation.

Participate in FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.

Support the preparation of technical solutions for project proposals.

Work independently or as part of a project team and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Support Safety by Design' approach on all projects, at all times.

Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of cable and electrical system design.

Understand wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles.

Maintain project compliance to Burns & McDonnell's UK Integrated Management System.

Always strive to offer world-class customer service, to drive client success.

Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct.

Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.

Technical development of knowledge and skills through a combination of training courses, project experience, mentoring, and self-teaching.

Personal professional development and partaking in professional bodies and industry groups.

Undertake other duties as assigned.

Skills required

  • IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge of using CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD) for engineering design.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply diversified knowledge of principles and practices to a range of assignments.
  • Able to manage tasks on multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.
  • Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team.
  • Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the civil engineering profession and electricity transmission & distribution industry.
  • Engaged in the engineering community and how we can drive success for our clients.
  • Ability to maintain focus on technical work to meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail in production of design drawings and technical documentation.
  • Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution.
  • Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contribution of all team members.
  • Driven to provide outstanding customer service.
  • Qualifications required

  • Bachelor's degree in a Civil/Structural engineering discipline, from an accredited institution is required.
  • Membership of a relevant professional Engineering Institution (ICE, IStructE, etc.) is preferred.
  • Training you'll get

    Technical development of knowledge and skills through a combination of training courses, project experience, mentoring, and self-teaching.

    Future prospects

    Personal professional development and partaking in professional bodies and industry groups.

    The essentials

    Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

    Roles available 1
    Posted 13 Oct 2026
    Starts Flexible
    Apply by 13 Nov 2026

    Training provider

    Energy & Utilities Careers and Jobs

    Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

    Where you'd be based

    B3 2DX

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