2026 Graduate Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
VEOLIA GRADUATE PROGRAM 2026
Graduate Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer
Location: Birmingham UK (Hybrid-working)
Required: DEGREE IN Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or related technical/engineering discipline)
Application Deadline: 19th April 2026
Salary: 29000 per annum
Note: the term Graduate 2026 refers to our program not the year you are expected to have graduated.
Veolia are ready to launch our Graduate Recruitment Campaign for 2026!
You will join us between July and October 2026 and complete our 1-year fully immersive graduate programme. This structured development journey leads to exciting long-term career opportunities across our global operations.
This is a permanent position from day one demonstrating our unwavering commitment to our graduates long-term success and development. We believe in investing in our future leaders by offering permanent contracts rather than fixed-term positions providing our graduates with job security and peace of mind from the start. This approach allows you to fully focus on your development and career growth.
At the end of the 12-month graduate program we conduct comprehensive career conversations with each graduate to explore their strengths interests and aspirations. This discussion helps determine the most suitable career path within our company. Our commitment to permanent employment reflects our confidence in our graduate program and our dedication to nurturing long-term talent. It also demonstrates our strong track record of graduate retention and career progression within Veolia.
We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive culture that emphasises equality and collaboration rather than focusing on hierarchy. At Veolia our employees diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Joining us means you will participate in our thriving DEI communities and related initiatives.
Veolia has a meaningful purpose where youll be part of something bigger than just a job; youll be part of a network driving ecological transformation and making a meaningful impact on society and the environment through our work.
Our Graduate Program is our commitment to developing talented employees through:
- Structured training on both essential and technical skills
- Networking opportunities
- A dedicated support network of a Program Leader Line Manager Mentor Coach and HR Manager
- Experiential learning delivered on a monthly basis
- Four times in-person workshops at key locations at our operations across Europe
- A Sustainability Challenge to develop your entrepreneurial skills
- Regular reviews with your support network - and a great chance for feedback
As a Graduate Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer you will support the delivery of cutting-edge water treatment solutions across the UK municipal and industrial sectors. Working alongside experienced EC&I engineers youll contribute to critical infrastructure projects involving low voltage switchgear motor control centres control systems and process instrumentation. This role offers hands-on experience with innovative technologies while making a meaningful impact on water sustainability and environmental protection.
Day-to-Day Duties and Learnings:
- Assist in technical procurement of MCCs cabling systems integration and process instrumentation for water treatment projects
- Contribute to engineering documentation including load schedules instrument schedules and equipment specifications
- Support development of innovative EC&I design solutions to maintain competitive technical advantage
- Coordinate with sub-contractors and review technical documentation for compliance with VWT and client standards
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for switchboards MCCs and PLC/HMI software
- Engage in site-based activities including client meetings installation supervision and commissioning assistance
- Provide technical support for tendering processes including preparation of specifications and drawings
Qualifications :
Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related technical/engineering discipline (essential)
- Fluent in English
- Other European languages are useful
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar platforms
- Willingness to travel
- Can-do attitude with hunger to develop into a qualified EC&I engineer
Additional Information :
As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- E & I
- Electrical Engineering
- System Design
- Distributed Control Systems
- Calibration
- NEC
- LabView
- Wastewater
- Sensors
- Autocad
- Programmable Logic Controllers
About Company
Veolia aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to Resource the world demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet. By joining Veolia Water Technologies, not only will you become a Re ... View more
