Electrical Technician

Joining Arup

Our Electrical Engineers apply their specialist skills to infrastructure projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following industries:Water, water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, reservoirs, water distribution;Energy, hydro, CHP, waste-to-energy, solar PV, hydrogen. wind, gas;Power, HV/LV Transmission and Distribution;Industrial Clients, steam generation, chemical handling;Process, food and beverage processing. Our clients include water companies, energy generators, energy infrastructure owners, rail infrastructure owners, Government agencies and councils, process industries and renewable energy investors.

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The Opportunity

We're looking for a talented Electrical Engineer to join our growing team - an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to impactful projects.

At Arup, you'll work on a wide range of projects across the UK in the Energy, Water, and Resources sectors, taking a hands-on role with electrical systems and supporting the delivery of high-quality solutions. You'll collaborate closely with clients, partners, and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative approaches, while learning from industry experts and expanding your technical knowledge. In this role, you'll contribute to winning and delivering projects, ensuring that quality, timelines, and budgets are met, and you'll apply and grow your expertise in Electrical and Control Systems design, CDM regulations, and relevant design tools. Ultimately, you'll play an important part in supporting our mission to create a low carbon, equitable future aligned with Arup's values and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Is this role right for you?
• Ability to interpret and produce detailed design documentation.
• Familiarity with design software and tools (e.g., Trimble). Enthusiasm to learn and develop technical and leadership skills.
• Ideally IEng or CEng Professional Registration status through IET, CIBSE, or other relevant body/ Degree qualified: likely Masters Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Ability producing and interpreting complex or detailed design drawings and documentation.
• Specialist knowledge: either developing or developed within at least one specialist area of Electrical and/or Control Systems engineering.
• Knowledge of relevant design tools, techniques and related methods e.g. IT systems, Trimble etc.

We are interested in all, or some of the skills and experience listed below, though not every single point is required to be considered.

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

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Our Application Process

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Closing date: 17-04-26