Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Graduate Programme

About the role

Babcock's Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (E,C&I) Engineering Graduate Programme starts in September 2027 and runs on site at Devonport, Plymouth, where the business partners with the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Navy. You will join the Facilities Engineering team and design and maintain E,C&I systems that give ships and submarines reliable facility support for their maintenance programmes. You enter as either an electrical engineer or a control and instrumentation engineer.

Key responsibilities

• Work alongside specialists in Control & Instrumentation, HV/LV Power Distribution and Building Services
• Contribute to projects such as HV/LV network upgrades, transformer and switchgear modernisation, and improvements to process control and automation, CCTV and fire alarm systems
• Build proficiency in industry-standard software including AutoCAD, ETAP, Amtech and Dialux/Relux
• Complete three to six month placements over two years in teams such as E,C&I Design, Design Authority and Operational Support, then take on a permanent E,C&I Engineer role

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Electrical & Electronic, Power Systems, Control Systems, Automation, Instrumentation & Control, Building Services)
• Ability to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) clearance
• Sole UK national, under national security legislation

What we offer

• Minimum starting salary of £35,000, depending on location, role and qualifications
• At least 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and employee share schemes, flexible benefits and cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service and health checks
• Structured support, training and mentorship, plus guidance and fee coverage for Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status