Graduate Civil Or Structural Engineer Renewable Energy - London Aldgate - Start Date August 26 Onwards

Graduate Civil Or Structural Engineer Renewable Energy - London Aldgate

Our Renewable Energy Civil/Structural team are seeking graduates within their London-Aldgate office to join from August 26 onwards.

At AECOM, we are at the forefront of the energy sector's transformation, driving the shift toward a more sustainable and inclusive future. As the world accelerates efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy, we're playing a pivotal role in delivering innovative, low-carbon energy solutions that meet the growing demands of the industry, our communities, and the planet.

As a global leader in advisory, engineering, environmental, programme delivery and construction services, we're committed to delivering resilient, sustainable legacies. From wind and solar to hydropower, energy storage, hydrogen and nuclear, our projects span the entire energy ecosystem, enabling the UK's transition to a greener future. We're proud to be working on some of the most iconic energy projects, ensuring a balanced, reliable, and sustainable energy mix for future generations.

Successful candidates will be deployed to work on different projects providing civil/structural support for the following types of technologies:

• On and offshore wind
• Solar PV
• Hydroelectric – run of river and pumped storage.
• Grid connection works – cable route and substation civil
• Hydrogen production and storage
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS)

Projects include all stages of design from feasibility to detailed design and site construction supervision both in the UK and internationally. Our clients are a mix between large energy utility generators to private developers.

A typical project example:

Lancaster University Solar Farm – AECOM was awarded the contract following the Client's successful planning application for a private wire ground mount solar farm PV development. AECOM completed a reference design and prepared a full pack for tendering; this included the preparation of technical specifications and clients' requirements. AECOM are currently acting as the NEC Project Manager and Owner's Engineer during the build and commissioning of the site.

Red John Pumped Storage Hydro – AECOM successfully supported the ILI Group to gain planning permission for the 450MW pumped storage hydro project. AECOM provided EIA, consenting, environmental surveys and engineering support from the early stages of feasibility through to a positive decision by the Scottish Minister.

Here's what you'll do:

• Supporting the delivery of consultancy services on renewable energy engineering projects.
• Providing input into feasibility level studies for renewable energy projects in conjunction with the wider AECOM teams.
• Preparation of technical reports.
• Preparation of detailed design information
• Assisting in securing work with renewable energy developers and their supply chain

Enjoy the perks:

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us!

On the job support and learning

When a graduate starts at AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks, to support with any technical queries.

Graduate Development Programme

Our 2-year graduate ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend several instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role. Alongside the instructor-led elements of the ADVANCE programme, you will also engage with an online curriculum via AECOM University and can join the ADVANCE webinar series. We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, which may include Chartership with the relevant international professional institution. Professional institute qualifications you may be able to work towards include the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), IEI, or CIGRE.

We have more than 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK and Ireland from more than 40 different disciplines, each making a tangible difference to the environment in which we live and work.

Here's what we're looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• BEng Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• MSc/MEng would be an advantage.
• A 2:1 (or equivalent) degree classification or above
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to continued education and improvement through participating in our approved training schemes.
• Demonstrable interest in a career in renewable energy.
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback.
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in the renewable energy or related field (e.g. working for either a power developer, equipment manufacturer, or consultant)
• Some familiarity with CAD and ArcGIS would be beneficial.
• Driving license – some travel to site may be required with equipment.
• Student member of an appropriate professional institution
• Working ability in a second language and/or relevant work experience outside the UK

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start. These roles are a mixture of starts between August - October 26.

Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in Ireland as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.