Apprentice Electrical Engineer (SCQF Level 10 ) (Transmission & Distribution) Glasgow start August 26 onwards

Our Transmission and Distribution team are currently seeking a Transmission and Distribution Apprentice to work in our Glasgow office from August 26 onwards on a permanent basis.  

About our Team 

Committed to addressing the complete spectrum of energy challenges we offer expertise in the following sectors: renewable energy (wind and solar) Battery Energy Storage Systems hydropower bioenergy (including energy from waste) energy efficiency and carbon management thermal power generation nuclear power and transmission and distribution.

The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Engineering team provides a range of services from the initial concept through Power Systems Analysis Cabling Substations Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure System Balancing and Compensation Protection Systems SCADA Communications Converter Station Design HVDC Systems and Interconnectors including overseas links.

We provide development design maintenance and project management for all services and comply with client and other stakeholders quality technical commercial safety and environmental requirements.  Regular site visits to construction sites for substations cables and overhead lines would be a feature of this role.

AECOM is part of the Great Grid Upgrade programme in a Joint Venture with Arup. As a partner within the programme we are responsible for delivering design environment and consenting services within the strategic programme of works. An example of the type of projects being delivered through the partnership by AECOM Arup is below.

AECOM Arup have been selected as the design environmental and consenting partner to lead on a complex project that must deliver a significant new overhead line circuit that connects several new and extended substations on the east coast of England. This work will require a multi-discipline team of engineers environmental consultants and planning & consent consultants to determine the best option for this new overhead line. This will require detailed analysis of various routes considering multiple factors such as terrain ground conditions weather conditions etc when looking at the sighting of new overhead line towers. As part of this analysis there may be requirements to provide sections of underground EHV cables where the route crosses sensitive environments such as National Parks or Areas of Outstanding Beauty. There will be new substations along this route that will require siting studies followed by detailed design for the new HV plant solution protection and control civil engineering requirements and associated ancillary services.

The design will progress to a detailed design which the construction partners will then be responsible for constructing. As the design environment and consenting partner we will be involved throughout the construction phase to ensure any design development or alterations are undertaken in a timely manner.

Heres what youll do: 

• The successful candidate will primarily be working on transmission assets in the UK but the team is working on multiple projects in Europe and further afield.
• Occasional site visits to construction sites for substations cables and overhead lines would be a feature of this role.
• Attend University on average 1 day per week for 4 years to gain a BEng (Hons) Engineering: Design & Manufacture course specialising in Electrical Engineering.

When an apprentice starts with 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 proposals. Their initial role be involved in a selection of activities potentially including: 

• Power System Studies & Analysis: Conceptual design load and demand forecasting system stability analysis and power network studies.
• Substation & Network Design: Substation site selection and detailed design including switchyard layout grounding/earthing systems and lightning protection.
• Transmission & Distribution Systems: Design of overhead lines underground cable systems and interconnectors.
• Equipment Selection & Integration: Transformer and switchgear selection installation and overall system integration.

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.

Our ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend several 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.  

We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions including Professional Registration with the relevant international professional institution in this instance the IET IET - Institution of Engineering and Technology  

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Qualifications :

Heres what were looking for:

The successful candidate will be enrolled onto a BEng (Hons) Engineering: Design & Manufacture course at University of Strathclyde or Glasgow Caledonia University.   This is a SCQF Level 10 qualification.

• Minimum of 5 National 5s at grade C or above including Mathematics & English.
• A minimum of four SQA Highers at Grade BBBB including Maths to be achieved by the end of S6.
• Foundation Apprenticeships in a related discipline or recognition of vocational qualifications and experiential learning will be considered.
• Able to demonstrate an interest in and a desire to pursue a career within an HV & Power related work
• Hardworking and enthusiastic. 
• Creative practical and adaptable.
• Self-motivated and organised.
• Proficient in English and with excellent verbal and written communication skills; and 
• IT skills should include Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus
• Good numerical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients both verbally & writing 

Desirable

• Full driving license or learning to drive and willingness to travel on occasion is desirable (some site travel with equipment may be required)

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at

At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information :

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either an 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.

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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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