Electrical Engineering

We offer two years' structured development consisting of a series of placements, which normally last between three and six months. These are specifically designed to provide exposure to a variety of projects, so that we can offer the best opportunities for your development.

Two examples of projects on which recent graduates have been engaged are:

Jubilee line signals

As part of the Jubilee signals team, the graduate looked at the reliability of Automatic Train Operation (ATO) units on the fleet of trains using the line. Analysis showed that six ATOs were faulty, each having at least 10 associated failures. It was recommended that these ATOs be taken out of service. Consequently, ATO-related failures dropped by 25% and the average lost customer hours incurred because of ATO failures was reduced by £3,886 per month.

Station modernisation and enhancement

As part of the Comms team within Front End Engineering & Design, the graduate audited designs submitted by contractors for a station modernisation and enhancement project. Auditing designs is a hugely challenging task; not only do the designs have to be inspected in great detail to ensure they conform to the highest standards, the views of the client have to be taken into account. The graduate then managed the contractors in the delivery of the designed solutions.

Career development

To assist your progress on both the work and academic front, you will be assigned a mentor experienced in electrical engineering. We will enthusiastically encourage and support you in your achievement of further professional development. Regular performance reviews and quarterly reports will monitor your progress and ensure the training is of positive benefit to both you and the business. There are also opportunities to meet up with other graduates at a formal quarterly forum, where senior managers from across the business make themselves available to answer questions.

After the two years...

While you may already have an idea of the specific area in which you would ultimately like to specialise, the scheme gives you the opportunity to experience different aspects of engineering work which may affect your decision. During your final six months on the scheme, you will consolidate your work experience and professional development. You will discuss with your mentor and agree on the best placement to continue your career with us.