2025 Italy Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path: Substation Design and Thermal Generation

2025 Italy Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path: Substation Design and Thermal Generation

Please note that for this graduate opportunity we are happy for you to simply apply with a CV and the option to include a cover letter. In your cover letter we want to know what has motivated you to apply for a graduate position at Mott MacDonald and why you are interested in a role in our energy team. We don't have a closing date at this stage, however, we recommend that you apply soon so that you don't miss out.

Job Description

Please note candidates must be able to speak fluent Italian and English for this role.

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, thermal, waste, renewable generation, and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Our graduate electrical engineers work in world class teams to design and deliver sustainable solutions. Our work spans a variety of sectors including Thermal and Hydro Generation, Transmission and Distribution and Renewable energy.

As the digital revolution is applied to the provision of essential services, electrical engineering will play a central role in creating smart infrastructure, helping to deliver better and quicker performance.

Join us as graduate electrical engineer based in our Genoa office, and you will have the option to work within either of the following areas:

• Energy Networks – Substation Design: You will have the opportunity to join a rapidly growing team expert in the design of electrical substations from transmission to distribution voltage level. Working on projects that span across different insulation technology (e.g., air, gas, vacuum insulated substations), including producing detailed designs. Guided by our technical experts, you will gradually become an electrical substation designer, and lead the interface with the other disciplines.
• Energy Generation – Thermal Generation: You will have the opportunity to work on the detail design works and OE services for power plants including renewables. You will work in a team preparing proposals, executing projects, and support management for developing new clients and markets. Delivering projects in accordance with agreed schedules at various stages including feasibility, and the planning and preparation of tender stage technical drawings, specifications and production of construction drawings and design compliance monitoring at construction stage for power plant applications; enhancing our business development and delivering projects in new technologies including renewable energy.

Candidate Specification

We are looking for committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world. If this describes you, apply today to launch your career at Mott MacDonald.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a master's degree (obtained no earlier than 2023) or are expected to achieve one in electrical engineering.

In your application you should be able to demonstrate your interest in the role and working at Mott MacDonald through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules, or previous work experience.

We are looking for graduates with the following characteristics:

1. Methodical approach to problem solving.
2. Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
3. Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
4. Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
5. Fluent in Italian and English.
6. Willingness to travel short and long term.

As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.

A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles, we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career.

From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a chartered mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training agreement. We’ll support you on your journey to gaining chartered status with your chosen institution.

What else is involved?

You’ll be enrolled onto Accelerate Your Future, a structured three-year soft-skills development programme which develops the strengths that we know graduates need to be successful at Mott MacDonald. It also gives you the opportunity to network and meet other graduates in your cohort. The programme is a mix of residential events, classroom-based learning, virtual webinars, and sustainability and social impact challenges.

In addition to developing your soft skills, we recognise that each persons career goals vary, so when rolling off the programme we provide you with the tools and support to develop your ongoing career the way you wish to. Alongside our vast library of e-learning courses available to you, you can choose which direction you want your career to go in.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our Social Outcomes and the difference we can make!

Benefits

Join us, and you’ll get:

• Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised.
• A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work, there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in.

From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.

It's worth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved in what’s already on offer, don’t be afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition. As well as events, you’ll also have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and much more as part of our company benefits.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.