Graduate Rail Electrification & Plant Engineer
- Deadline: October 30th, 2026
- Salary: Competitive
- Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)
- Degree required: Bachelor's
- Starting: March 2027
- Disciplines: Electronics, Electrical
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Program (GDP) and help shape better environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, creativity and ambition — and together, we’ll create lasting change.
What will you get?
Our two‑year Graduate Development Program is designed to accelerate your growth as you begin your Jacobs career. Through blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you’ll build capability across four key areas: human skills, consulting skills, championing our strategy, and developing your personal passions.
You’ll tailor your learning journey to your interests, career goals and technical strengths — creating a graduate experience that’s uniquely yours. Much of your development will come through real project work, supported by your manager and mentor to ensure you gain the experiences that matter most.
The Graduate Development Program isn’t just a steppingstone — it’s a launchpad. You’ll gain the tools, exposure and support to unlock your potential, working on meaningful projects and collaborating with industry leaders to deliver solutions to complex challenges.
About the opportunity
Reporting to the Glasgow E&P team lead, you will undertake railway electrical design work and will assist to drive the development & innovation of our technical solutions for our Rail clients, to meet their greatest challenges to ensure technical excellence and delivery of Transportation and EMEA strategies.
This role will be based at the Jacobs Glasgow office and there will be a requirement to be available 2 days a week at this location.
Typical duties include:
- Assisting with Site visits, testing/inspection of electrical installations, lux level measurements and load monitoring surveys.
- Assisting with feasibility studies through to outline design, detailed design, test and commissioning strategies, construction technical support, handback and asset management support.
- Assisting with preparation of technical reports and other written documents.
- Production of 2D/3D models and drawings. Working within a common data environment.
- Design of LV power distribution systems.
- Design of earth free IT systems.
- Design of 11kV power distribution systems.
- Design of railway specific systems including points heating, signalling power, depots, stations, telecoms power, SCADA, earthing and bonding.
The candidate should be computer literate and will learn how to use Amtech, ETAP, Dialux lighting software and MS Office suite as part of the role. The Jobholder will also be trained in the production of drawings using Microstation and Projectwise packages.
The start date for this position is March 2027.
Here's what you'll need
- Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in Electrical Engineering
- A flexible, proactive mindset and motivation to drive your career forward
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning
- Permanent right to work in the UK
What else we provide
- A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others
- Free single medical cover and digital GP service
- Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
- A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and positive mental health champion network
- Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively programme, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.