Graduate Electrical Engineer

Posted 3 Days Ago
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5 Locations
Remote or Hybrid
Entry level
Other • Analytics • Design
The Role
Graduate Electrical Engineer supporting the design of building electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, emergency lighting, fire detection, CCTV, and security systems. Responsibilities include engineering calculations, sketches, schematics, 3D models, working drawings, technical reports, and presentations. The role involves using Revit and other design tools, following quality and safety standards, meeting project timelines, and developing technical skills under experienced engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:
As an Electrical Graduate Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers in a supportive learning environment. We will continue to develop your existing skills to apply electrical engineering principles in real projects, use industry-standard tools, and contribute to high-quality design deliverables.

How You Will Contribute:

Under the supervision of experienced engineers, your role will include, but not be limited to:

  • Apply technical engineering techniques for design of general lighting, emergency lighting, power distribution, and basic low-voltage systems such as fire detection, CCTV, and security systems.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, sketches, schematic designs, 3D models, and working drawings for different project phases.
  • Build on existing proficiency in Revit and other electrical design and calculation software.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations.
  • Follow company standards, procedures, and design quality-check processes.
  • Manage assigned tasks within agreed timelines and budget while working in a structured project environment.
  • Apply safety-in-design principles ensuring system accessibility, maintainability, coordination, and buildability are integrated into your design decisions.

Qualifications & Experience:
Mandatory

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, building services, or a related field.
  • Knowledge and understanding of electrical systems for buildings.
  • Knowledge of norms and standards related to electrical engineering for buildings.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn new tools, systems, technical skills and ways of working.
  • Demonstrates good planning, organization skills, curiosity, problem-solving ability, and analytical thinking.
  • Interested in long-term professional growth within an engineering consultancy environment and actively continue to develop personally and technically through regular CPD training.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in electrical engineering.
  • Knowledge of specialized electrical software such as Dialux, Relux, AGI32, Amtech, ETAP, EPLAN, Generator Selection and Lightning Protection software.
  • Ability to show out-of-box thinking to identify opportunities for automation, digital tools and innovative engineering solutions.

Key attributes

  • Professional attitude toward time, tasks, and deadlines.
  • Capable of working within a multi-national team.
  • Proactive in asking questions, seeking feedback and having a supportive attitude.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, building services, or a related field
  • Knowledge and understanding of electrical systems for buildings
  • Knowledge of norms and standards related to electrical engineering for buildings
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Willingness to learn new tools, systems, technical skills, and ways of working
  • Good planning, organization, curiosity, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
  • Interest in long-term professional growth within an engineering consultancy environment and participation in regular CPD training
  • Master's degree in electrical engineering
  • Knowledge of specialized electrical software such as Dialux, Relux, AGI32, Amtech, ETAP, EPLAN, Generator Selection, and Lightning Protection software
  • Ability to identify opportunities for automation, digital tools, and innovative engineering solutions

Arcadis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arcadis and has not been reviewed or approved by Arcadis.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently described as good, with strong medical benefits cited in multiple regions. Feedback suggests healthcare is a relative bright spot within the total rewards package.
  • Retirement Support — 401(k) and pension offerings are often called out positively, with contributions viewed as solid. Feedback suggests retirement benefits enhance the overall package even when salary sentiment is mixed.
  • Flexible Benefits — Flexible working arrangements, hybrid options, and wellbeing support (such as EAP and benefits platforms) are commonly highlighted. Feedback suggests the flexibility of the package adds meaningful value beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: Amsterdam
31,547 Employees

What We Do

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, digital and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 architects, data analysts, designers, engineers, project planners, water management and sustainability experts, all driven by our passion for improving quality of life. We exist to find solutions to today’s most pressing challenges, from the impact of climate change to increasing urbanization and digital transformation – all with the goal of improving quality of life for people around the world. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow. Arcadis. Improving quality of life

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