Transmission Cable Design Engineer Graduate (Sep 2024)

About Arcadis 

Arcadis is a leading international design, management consulting, architecture, and engineering firm. The company delivers sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. The company’s expertise covers mobility, environmental restoration, connected highways, climate adaptation, energy transition, enviro-socio permitting, sustainable communities, integrated airports, sustainability advisory, and integrated rail and transit, among others.

Your role

Role accountabilities:

• Arcadis offers the opportunity to work in the growing Energy Networks and Renewables team supporting the clients in the delivery of new connections and grid upgrades to help the UK Electricity Industry meet its Net Zero carbon reduction ambitions.
• The candidate will use their skills and software to design and optimize high voltage cable systems for connection of Renewable generation and energy storage schemes and expansion of the Electricity Grid in the UK.
• A key part of a cable design is route planning and development of solutions to cross challenging terrain in both urban and rural environments, recognizing natural barriers, for example, rivers or terrain, and industrial development barriers, for example existing water or gas pipes, railways, and roads, etc.  
• An ability to integrate the electrical and physical design interdependencies is the key to success in this field.

Training & development   

Arcadis graduate GROW program is a structured 3-year program, designed to help you evolve and develop skills to become an experienced professional in your chosen field. You’ll benefit from training and development, mentoring, and assistance for accreditations relevant to your program, as well as the support and guidance you need to develop and succeed. 

Benefits

For a full-time employee of Arcadis, the following benefits apply:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• An inclusive, diverse, and welcoming culture
• Internal mobility opportunities 
• Extensive learning and development programs and resources
• The freedom to choose the benefits that suit you best

Career progression

As a GROW graduate, you will be empowered to drive your career and be exposed to various experiences to assist you in gaining the skills you require to succeed. During this three-year program, you will develop core engineering and consulting techniques that can be applied while working with clients in the UK and potentially even some of the international clients around the globe.

Work-life balance 

Arcadis offered flexible working for years and knows the importance of work-life balance. The firm is committed to supporting flexibility in the way and the location from which you perform your work, enabling you to work productively, flexibly, and safely. Arcadis will provide the tools and allowances needed to do your work aligned to the client and business needs, local legislation, and your work style.​​

Culture & vibe

Arcadis is committed to the purpose of improving quality of life. And that applies to the culture just as much as the work. The people matter and always come first, and the company is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming culture where you can feel like you truly belong. Arcadis can only achieve this when everyone is empowered to be their best.

About you

Qualifications & Experience:

• Accepted degrees: MEng/MSc in Electrical engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering  
• You will be graduating in 2024 or have recently graduated with at least a 2:2 in a relevant master's degree
• You will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience, Creativity, Analytical Thinking, and being a Team Player
• You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible the firm embraces virtual working) 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• youtube.com/@ArcadisGlobal
• careers.arcadis.com/life-at-arcadis/
• careers.arcadis.com/workstyle-promise
• careers.arcadis.com/benefits
• careers.arcadis.com/locations/uk/early-careers/graduates/