Electrification - Protection & Control Graduate

Imagine contributing to projects that help move millions of people every day?

At Siemens Mobility, we're developing innovative transport solutions that are transforming the future of rail and making travel more sustainable. Start your career at the heart of that journey! 

Are you an ambitious final year undergraduate looking for a unique graduate programme? 

Imagine contributing to projects that help move millions of people every day?

At Siemens Mobility, we're developing innovative transport solutions that are transforming the future of rail and making travel more sustainable. Start your career at the heart of that journey! 

Join a two-year graduate journey that combines hands-on experience with structured development. Through technical and professional training, graduate workshops, mentoring and leadership exposure, you'll build your skills while working on meaningful projects. You'll collaborate with fellow graduates across the business, present your achievements and deliver a Business Impact Project with real business value, developing the confidence, experience and connections needed to accelerate your career at Siemens Mobility. 

Siemens Rail Electrification powers electric trains, trams, and metros worldwide by designing, installing, and maintaining all the necessary equipment, like substations and overhead lines. Their work ensures these vehicles get the electricity they need to run safely and efficiently, supporting modern electric transport and helping to reduce its environmental impact. 

• Year 1: Three 4 month rotations across key functions, starting off with 1 month in your home team.
• Year 2: Transition into your substantive team to develop deeper expertise and to prepare for your role beyond the graduate programme. Note - Some business areas may continue rotations into year 2.

Job Purpose:

The Protection and Control (P&C) Team within the Electrification Business Unit of Siemens Mobility, Rail Infrastructure are responsible for the development of cutting edge protection and control schemes and the implementation of digital substation solutions to allow the railways in Britain to be safer, greener and more cost effective! We are at the very cutting edge of electrical protection design and you will be working within a dynamic and driven team which delivers electrification on all major UK projects.

During your 2-year graduate scheme, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in other teams within the Electrification business unit, previous examples of which have been high voltage design, overhead line design and protection system design. Depending on the placement, you may be working away from your contracted location for a period of up to six months (funded by Siemens).

For the duration of the graduate scheme, you will take part in technical and professional training, with technical training delivered by the top engineers in the business over the course of several weeks. During these training weeks you will also have a chance to meet and challenge other early career professionals across Siemens Mobility and discuss different experiences, building connections for your burgeoning career.

It is an exciting time to be joining the railway in the UK as new electrification projects are authorised and a new generation of protection and control systems for the electrification network are being developed. Siemens are at the forefront of these new technologies as a manufacturing business giving you the opportunity to learn from the subject experts. The work will include undertaking outline and detailed design of railway electrification systems, initially under the supervision of experienced engineers but rapidly taking on more responsibilities. These projects support the growth and transformation of the railway for a greener future, with typical clients being Network Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway, to name a few. The work involves, site investigations, outline and detailed designs, commissioning support, and liaison with clients, stakeholders, suppliers and external third parties.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

The candidate would be expected to a have strong academic background in engineering, ideally in power distribution.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Undertake all design calculations (from first principles if required) for assigned projects within the Rail Electrification portfolio.
• Undertake site surveys and produce site reports.
• Responsible for ensuring that all works are carried out safely.
• To support all design team members (e,g. Project Engineers, Design / Senior Design Engineers, Engineering and Design Managers etc.), as required, to ensure we deliver an integrated solution for the customer.
• To positively influence design and construction safety performance and aims for zero accidents (Siemens Zero Harm policy).
• To maintain effective communications with all project participants (client, stakeholders, suppliers etc) to ensure successful contract delivery.
• To ensure all designs meet client and regulatory standards.
• To ensure that all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations.

Core Requirements:

• Degree qualified (BEng in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or similar, awarded at 2:1 as a minimum).
• The drive and self-motivation to achieve Incorporated or Chartered Status and to continuously develop your technical & behavioral skills.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively and report at all levels within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating innovative solutions.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Flexible approach to work, and ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make correct judgments.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally abroad for project meetings and FAT attendance.
• Willingness to be based at a location different to your contracted location for a period of up to six months within your two-year graduate scheme (funded by Siemens)
• Contribute to the Siemens Zero Harm policy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Visio).

Additional (Desirable) Requirements:

• MSc in Power Distribution, or similar.
• Railway / DNO experience.

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