{"id":2856409,"url":"https://alion.io/job/bridges-electrical-engineers-graduate-eica-design-engineer","title":"Graduate EICA Design Engineer","company":{"id":668908,"name":"Bridges Electrical Engineers","domain":"bridgesltd.co.uk","url":"https://alion.io/company/bridgesltd","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":95,"open_postings":37,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":209,"computed_at":"2026-10-23T05:54:15Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Midsomer Norton, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":37000,"max_usd":59000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":111},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-19T14:57:40Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-19","last_verified_at":"2026-10-22T22:18:01Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":0,"flags":["company_stale"],"days_open":3},"description":"The Role\nAt Bridges Electrical Engineering, we are looking for a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer to join our Design team and develop the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to become a competent Electrical Design Engineer within the water and wastewater industry.\nWorking alongside experienced engineers, you will receive structured training, mentoring and supervised project experience, contributing to the delivery of safe, compliant, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions. You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from initial design and technical development through to manufacturing, installation, commissioning and final handover.\nThis role is suited to someone who is enthusiastic about electrical engineering, keen to learn and motivated to build a long-term career within a supportive engineering environment. As your competence and experience develop, you will progressively take ownership of defined design tasks, working within established technical standards and quality procedures.\nYou will be encouraged to develop your technical capability, contribute ideas and work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, while progressing towards relevant professional qualifications and professional registration.\nKey Responsibilities\nPlanning and Project Support\nReview project scopes, specifications, quotations and available survey information with guidance from experienced engineers.\nAssist in identifying missing information, design risks, technical interfaces and deviations from client requirements.\nSupport the preparation and maintenance of Requests for Information (RFIs), design registers, deliverable schedules and technical queries.\nPlan and manage allocated tasks, monitoring progress against agreed deadlines and estimated hours.\nCommunicate progress, constraints, potential delays and technical issues promptly to the relevant engineer or project team.\nAttend project meetings, design reviews and site visits as required.\nAssist with site-visit planning and the preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), in accordance with company procedures.\nMaintain accurate project records and develop an understanding of project budgets, programme commitments and change control.\nElectrical Design\nAssist in developing electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (EICA) designs under appropriate supervision and technical checking.\nProduce and update electrical design documentation, including single-line diagrams, load schedules, cable schedules, instrument schedules, loop and connection diagrams, network drawings, equipment layouts, kiosk general arrangements and technical data sheets.\nUndertake engineering calculations under supervision, including electrical loading, cable sizing, voltage drop, fault levels, protection coordination, containment sizing, lighting and earthing.\nSupport the selection of electrical equipment and the preparation of technical specifications and procurement information.\nWork collaboratively with CAD technicians and mechanical, process, civil, commissioning and site teams to coordinate multidisciplinary design requirements.\nApply relevant legislation, engineering standards, client specifications and company design procedures, seeking guidance where requirements are unclear.\nParticipate in design, hazard and constructability reviews, recording and addressing assigned actions.\nIncorporate approved design comments and site changes into controlled documents and as-built records.\nIdentify opportunities to improve design standardisation, efficiency and value for money without compromising safety, quality or compliance.\nCommunicate technical information clearly and escalate issues that fall outside your level of competence or authority.\nTechnical Support, Research and Development\nResearch manufacturers' technical information, applicable standards and engineering guidance to support design decisions.\nProvide technical information and assistance to estimating, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning teams.\nComplete appropriate self-checking and quality reviews before submitting work for formal technical checking.\nDevelop knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and associated electrical and control systems, including low-voltage (LV) distribution, motor control centres (MCCs), motors, variable speed drives, instrumentation, control systems, telemetry and industrial communications.\nFollow an agreed graduate development plan, maintaining evidence of training, learning and demonstrated competence.\nActively seek feedback and apply lessons learned to improve the quality, accuracy and efficiency of future work.\nWork towards relevant professional qualifications and, where appropriate, professional registration.\nDocument Control and Technical Submissions\nPrepare engineering documents using the correct company templates, drawing borders, document numbers, revisions and status codes.\nSubmit drawings and documents for checking, approval and issue in accordance with established document control procedures.\nMaintain accurate design registers, comment records, RFIs and transmittals.\nStore project information in the appropriate controlled locations, ensuring information is accurate, traceable and accessible to authorised personnel.\nSupport the preparation of project handover information, operation and maintenance documentation and as-built records.\nEnsure that design changes and technical comments are incorporated into the relevant controlled documents.\nHealth, Safety and Information Security\nWork in accordance with Bridges' health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.\nConsider health, safety and environmental requirements throughout the design process, seeking guidance where necessary.\nRaise concerns and seek support where instructions, design requirements or site conditions appear unsafe, non-compliant or outside your competence.\nProtect confidential company, client and personal information and comply with applicable information-security requirements.\nUse approved systems, software and information-sharing methods, reporting suspicious communications, unusual device behaviour or suspected unauthorised access promptly.\nContribute to Bridges' commitment to responsible, sustainable and continuously improving engineering practices.\nAt Bridges we are more than Engineers.\nWe are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.\nAs a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.\nAcross our key sectors - Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex - we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.\nOur projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.\nRequirements\nEssential\nA genuine interest in electrical engineering and a commitment to developing a career in electrical design.\nA basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and a willingness to develop knowledge of electrical distribution, control, instrumentation and automation.\nAn awareness of engineering drawings, technical specifications and design documentation.\nGood numeracy, analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.\nBasic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.\nClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different engineering disciplines.\nStrong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.\nGood organisational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks, priorities and deadlines.\nA proactive approach to learning, with the confidence to ask questions, seek guidance and respond positively to feedback.\nThe ability to work collaboratively while progressively developing independence and ownership of tasks.\nA commitment to continuous professional development and progression towards professional registration.\nA willingness to travel to client locations and operational sites and to work safely in industrial and wastewater environments.\nDesirable\nExperience gained through an engineering placement, apprenticeship, university project or relevant employment.\nExposure to AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or other computer-aided design tools.\nFamiliarity with electrical calculation software, lighting design software or Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools.\nAn understanding of the water and wastewater industry, industrial electrical systems or control and automation technologies.\nQualifications:\nEssential\nWorking towards, or holding, a relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control and Instrumentation Engineering or a closely related discipline. This may include a degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification appropriate to the role.\nA full UK driving licence, or a commitment and practical ability to obtain one within an agreed period, subject to reasonable adjustments.\nThe right to work in the UK and the ability to meet applicable project-specific security or client access requirements.\nBenefits\nBENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES\nRoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.\nWe are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.\nWe are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.\nBridges also offers an excellent benefits package:\nCompetitive salaries\nHealth cash plan with Healthshield\nStandard Life Pension Scheme - 5.5% company contribution\nLife Assurance Scheme\nEmployee Discount Scheme\nBike 2 Work scheme\nTraining and development opportunities\nEmployee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone\nEmployee recognition schemes\nEnhanced Maternity and Paternity pay\nWhen you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.\nWherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.\nCome and be part of our team!\nBridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.","description_format":"text","description_chars":11136,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Construction","Electrical Equipment & Cables"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-19T14:57:40Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"GB","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"Licensed UK visa sponsor (Skilled Worker)","filings_12m":null,"filings_prev_12m":null,"green_card_filings_12m":null,"median_offered_wage_usd":null,"route":"Skilled Worker","cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-22T06:27:10+00:00","sources":["UK Home Office: register of licensed sponsors (workers)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":209,"reasons":["conf:7","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-23T05:54:15Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/bridges-electrical-engineers-graduate-eica-design-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/bridges-electrical-engineers-graduate-eica-design-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-23T06:04:48Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":9865,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-24T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":668908},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=668908"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fbridges-electrical-engineers-graduate-eica-design-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fbridges-electrical-engineers-graduate-eica-design-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fbridges-electrical-engineers-graduate-eica-design-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/bridges-electrical-engineers-graduate-eica-design-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fbridges-electrical-engineers-graduate-eica-design-engineer"}]}