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to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted
infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies
for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our
services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team
of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and
other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Energy Transmission Team in our Edinburgh, Glasgow and Bristol offices,  we are looking to increase our technical workforce and are seeking to recruit a Graduate Energy Transitions Engineer for a June 2025 onwards start. 

About our Team 

At AECOM, we are addressing the world’s appetite for energy by aligning our integrated consultancy teams with the needs and goals of developers, construction contractors, financiers and operators of energy infrastructure.

Committed to addressing the complete spectrum of energy challenges, we offer expertise in renewable energy (on and offshore wind, solar PV, hydro-power - Hydroelectric – run of river and pumped storage, hydrogen production and storage, Battery energy storage systems (BESS)), bio-energy (including energy from waste), energy efficiency and  decarbonisation (capture, storage, industrial decarbonisation, low carbon fuels), thermal power generation and transmission and distribution.

Globally, our projects range from energy efficiency work that saves megawatts of power at California State University campuses and transmission line upgrades in Australia, to wind farm design in Argyll, Scotland and design & construction of a hydroelectric power project in central Laos that supplies power to Thailand.

Typical project examples include: 

Green Fertilizer Production

AECOM has supported the Client to develop and procure the Front End Engineering Design of a world leading green fertilizer project using electrolytic hydrogen powered by and existing  hydroelectric scheme. AECOM developed a concept design for the facility and undertook pre-qualification of the Front End Engineering Design contractors ad technology providers, supported vendor selection and provided Owners Engineer oversight of the contractor deliverables to support the project through to its Final Investment Decision.

Low Carbon Fuelling Hubs 

AECOM is actively supporting a joint venture to develop the UK’s signature hydrogen hub in Aberdeen. AECOM supported the Client to join the Joint Venture and develop optioneering concepts tying in renewable generation to produce electrolytic hydrogen for mobility off takers for the municipal vehicle fleet. We are currently supporting the Client through project development and delivery.

Low Carbon Gas Power Generation –

AECOM successfully supported the Client  to gain Development Consent Order for a ~ 910MW gas fired power station to be equipped with first of a kind in the UK carbon capture equipment to connect to the East Coast Cluster to transport captured carbon dioxide for offshore injection. AECOM provided EIA, consenting, environmental surveys and engineering support from the early stages of feasibility through to Pre-Front End Engineering Design.

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.  

Here is what you'll do: 

• Support the delivery of consultancy services on renewable and energy transition engineering projects
• Provide input into feasibility level studies for renewable energy and energy transition projects in conjunction with the wider AECOM teams
• Collate and process project data from a wide variety of sources
• Prepare drawings, calculations and reports
• Present detailed design information 
• Assist in securing work with renewable energy and energy transition developers and their supply chain
• Work within multidisciplinary teams with subject matter experts

Enjoy the perks

At AECOM, you will 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, engage with our Technical Practice Networks and carry out Continuous Professional Development through our AECOM University, and contribute to the local community through Social Value  volunteering opportunities.

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 a number of 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 have the opportunity to 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 either the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

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.

See our digital early careers e-brochure here

Ready to push the limits of what is possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Masters/Post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline – e.g. Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering
• 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, energy transition and decarbonisation 
• 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:

• Some familiarity with simulation software, CAD (Computer Aided Design) and ArcGIS would be beneficial.
• Work experience in the renewable energy, energy transition or related field (e.g., working for either a power developer, equipment manufacturer, or consultant)
• Driving licence – some travel to site may be required 
• Student member of an appropriate professional institution
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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. 

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 the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Due to the nature of our current projects, we will require the following information to obtain security clearance:

Nationality -  if you are dual national we will need you to provide details

Length of time in the UK - If you have left the UK for more than 1 month in the last 3 years, where did you go and for how long. 

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.