Electrical Systems Design Engineering

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Salary

£34,000*

*Minimum £34,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

Location

Devonport, Plymouth

Closing Date

February 25, 2025

About the programme

Join our Electrical Systems Design Engineering Graduate Programme and help power the Royal Navy’s fleet at Western Europe’s largest naval base. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining electrical systems that ensure ships and submarines have reliable shore-side power and that base operations run efficiently.

This programme is the ideal foundation for your engineering career. You’ll gain hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and exposure to a wide range of projects. You’ll also develop proficiency in industry-leading software (ETAP, Amtech, Dialux/Relux) and receive full support in achieving chartership or Incorporated Engineer status, including guidance and registration fee coverage.

Tailored to your interest and career goals, this programme prepares you for a permanent role at Babcock and offers a clear pathway to senior engineering and leadership positions.

Electrical Systems Design Engineering at Babcock

As a member of the Facilities Engineering Design team, you’ll work alongside specialists in Electrical Control & Instrumentation, HV/LV Power Distribution, and Building Services.

With three to six-month rotations across key teams such as Design Electrical, Design Authority, and Operational Support, you’ll gain broad technical experience. Your projects may involve HV/LV network upgrades, modernising transformers and switchgear, or enhancing critical systems like CCTV and fire alarms.

What you'll need

  • An electrical-based 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 Systems 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.

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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. 

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