Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG
Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid
Programme title: Electrical and Electronic Design Engineering Graduate Programme
Salary: Minimum £32,500. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Closing date: 17 December 2024
Start date: Autumn 2025
Role ID: SF59398
About the programme:
Maintaining the Royal Navy's ships and submarines is essential to safeguarding our nation and its interests. On our Electrical and Electronic Design Engineering programme, you'll discover how the Facilities Engineering Design team plays a pivotal role in the upkeep of these vital assets in the largest naval base in Western Europe.
Throughout this programme you'll gain valuable insights into the electrical infrastructure that supports the continuous operations of the dockyard and naval accommodation base.
Along the way, you'll develop a deep understanding of the electrical principles essential for designing, commissioning, and maintaining advanced electrical systems.
Electrical and Electronic Design Engineering at Babcock:
You'll join an experienced team specialising in Electrical Control and Instrumentation Systems, HV/LV Electrical Power Distribution Networks, and Electrical Building Services.
Working alongside seasoned engineers, you'll play a crucial role in providing technical support for the operation and maintenance of existing electrical infrastructure, while also contributing to the design and modification of new systems.
This programme offers comprehensive development in both technical and design engineering, giving you practical experience with advanced CAD tools and industry-leading electrical design software, including ETAP, Amtech, Dialux/Relux, and more.
What you'll need:
- An electrical & electronic engineering degree is desirable but not essential. We also accept a wide range of degrees in the following disciplines: Power Systems, Control & Instrumentation, Systems Engineering, Signal processing, Computer Systems, IT and Communications Systems. Our preference is that your degree is also accredited by a relevant institution (IET, IMechE etc.).
- Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.
What you'll get:
- We'll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
In addition, you'll benefit from:
- A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
- Generous pension and employee share schemes
- Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
- Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach and volunteering activities, which our graduates find incredibly rewarding in all sorts of other ways.
You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
Your career development:
It's hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you'll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you'll be automatically enrolled onto our Graduate Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partner Gen Healthy Minds, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.
Where you'll be based:
Places on our Electrical and Electronic Design Engineering programme for Autumn 2025 are available in Plymouth.
Our business in Plymouth works in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Royal Navy at HM Naval Base Devonport. We provide through-life support for submarines, surface ships and associated systems and equipment as part of our continuing commitment to support our nation's naval capability.
Your home base will be Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth. However, some of your placements may be at other sites.
Closing dates:
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.
Making your application:
We offer a diverse range of early careers programmes. Please explore your options and select the programme that best aligns with your passions and interests. Choose carefully, as only one application can be reviewed per cycle. If you submit multiple applications, only the first one received will be considered. If the programme you apply for is oversubscribed, we'll transfer your application to another programme you are eligible for and interested in.
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