Graduate ChemicalProcess Engineer Renewable Energy Edinburgh or Glasgow Start date August 2026 onwards
Graduate ChemicalProcess Engineer Renewable Energy Edinburgh or Glasgow Start date August 2026 onwards
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Job Description
Our Energy Transition team within Renewables are seeking graduates to join within the Edinburgh or Glasgow office from August 2025 onwards.
About our Team
At AECOM we are at the forefront of the energy sectors 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 were 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 were committed to delivering resilient sustainable legacies. From carbon capture wind and solar to hydropower energy storage hydrogen and nuclear our projects span the entire energy ecosystem enabling the UKs transition to a greener future. Were proud to be working on some of the most iconic energy projects ensuring a balanced reliable and sustainable energy mix for future generations.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of consultancy services on renewable and energy transition engineering projects.
- Providing input into feasibility level studies for renewable energy and energy transition projects in conjunction with the wider AECOM teams.
- Collation and processing of project data from a wide variety of sources.
- Preparation of technical reports.
- Preparation of detailed design information
- Assisting in securing work with renewable energy and energy transition developers and their supply chain
Typical Project Examples
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 an existing hydroelectric scheme. AECOM developed a concept design for the facility and undertook pre-qualification of the Front End Engineering Design contractors and 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 UKs 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.
Enjoy the Perks
At AECOM youll 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 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 relevant international professional institution.
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
Qualifications :
Ready to push the limits of whats possible
Minimum Requirements:
- BEng Chemical Mechanical or Process Engineering degree
- MSc/MEng would be an advantage.
- 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 decarbonization
- 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:
- Masters/Post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline e.g. Renewable Energy Chemical Mechanical or Process Engineering
- 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
- Working ability in a second language and/or relevant work experience outside the UK
Additional Information :
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected for an 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.
About AECOM
AECOM is the worlds 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 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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.
Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
