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Graduate Technology Engineer - Edinburgh, Bristol or Manchester

AECOM
Bristol
8 months ago
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Job Description

When a graduate starts with us we pair them with an experienced engineer who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects. Training is arranged on our software engineering tools such as wireless coverage modelling and Revit to ensure all our engineers have a full set of design skills.

Early work with us will typically involve:

  • Assisting in developing technical designs of systems including;
  • Structured Cabling Systems
  • Active LAN and Telephony
  • WiredScore compliance and scoring
  • Wireless Network Modelling
  • Audio Visual Designs
  • Attending meetings and workshops with other design professionals such as architects, mechanical and electrical engineers and other key stakeholders
  • Inspecting and monitoring installations, then formalising reports in written format
  • As you develop you will be expected to take on more responsibility in managing projects from inception through to completion.

As a small close-knit team, all team members work on whatever projects are happening at any one time. As such, you will be expected to be a flexible individual, capable of working both within a team and individually. Integrating into this team from Day-1 is paramount to your success in the role, so a pragmatic approach to work is very important.

Examples of the type of projects the IT&C team are involved in include: ·

Athena Fulfilment and Sortation Centres Programme –The IT Infrastructure design and installation governance for an ongoing programme of projects across the UK and Europe. The design of the IT infrastructure requires detailed co-ordination and collaboration with several key stakeholders both within Athena and their design partners to ensure the IT infrastructure is designed taking due cognisance of the equipment and operations within the building. The IT infrastructure supports the connectivity of critical operational systems such as wireless, CCTV, robotics and material handling systems ·

Shetland Space Centre –Telecoms lead designer duties on new rock launch facility on Unst.  Support the client’s technology requirements whilst providing expertise on telecoms, fibre infrastructure, Active LAN technologies, security and telemetry.  Our role requires IT design connectivity integration across multiple systems for IT, landlord and tenant operations to support rocket launches. Collaboration with multiple stakeholders and design team members is key to delivering to the client’s desires and expectations

Gillette Factory TV Studios –Telecoms lead designer duties on redevelopment of the Gillette factory in London, providing telecoms infrastructure for six television studios, office environment with breakout space and car park. 


Qualifications

  • An accredited Bachelor degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in Building / Architectural Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Computing and Information Technology with honours.
  • CompTia Network+, Cisco CCNA or Cisco CWNA would be advantageous
  • AutoCAD and/or Revit would be advantageous
  • Relevant Industry related work experience would be advantageous



Additional Information

Please include a CV, & Covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in the UK&I as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.  

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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