Electrical and Electronic Design Engineering

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 this role, you must be a sole UK national and eligible to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance, as well as Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) 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. We ask our graduates to be flexible as there is the potential to undertake placements in other locations during their programme.

Nuclear - 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.

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Application guidance

Check out our helpful advice on how to prepare for our application process.

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. 