Graduate Electrical Engineer, Larne

Job Title: Graduate Electrical Engineer Description: We are hiring for our client, a leading and highly respected energy provider, to recruit an Graduate Electrical Engineer for a structured 2-year development programme. This Graduate Electrical Engineer role offers a genuinely standout opportunity to begin your career within a major power generation environment where engineers build long-term, rewarding careers. From the outset, you will gain hands-on, site-based experience across Kilroot and Ballylumford Power Stations, working alongside highly experienced engineers on critical infrastructure. What really sets this opportunity apart is the culture - during recent site visits, it was clear that many of the team have been there 10, 15, even 20-30+ years. That tells you everything about the environment, the stability, and the long-term career opportunities available. This Graduate Electrical Engineer role is designed to give you real responsibility early, exposure to high-voltage systems, and a clear pathway towards becoming a fully developed, chartered engineer within a business that invests heavily in its people. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job: Structured 2-Year Graduate Programme with clear long-term career progression Work on high-voltage systems (up to 275kV) within a live power generation environment Join a business where engineers build long-term careers (10-30+ years tenure common) The Role: As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will: * Support the planning and execution of major outages across both sites * Assist in delivering key electrical engineering improvement projects * Take ownership of defined work packages, including contractor coordination * Develop and maintain criticality assessments for plant systems * Contribute to spares strategies and lifecycle management planning * Ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards (DSEAR, MOC, etc.) * Support fault finding, investigations, and root cause analysis * Be involved in testing, commissioning, and return-to-service activities * Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams on live plant This is a hands-on role where you will be out on site, learning directly from experienced engineers and gaining exposure to real operational challenges from day one. The Person: * Degree (or expected Summer 2026) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline * Strong interest in power systems, high-voltage engineering, or heavy industry * Keen to work in a hands-on, site-based engineering environment * Full UK driving licence (or working towards) * Placement or project experience in a relevant area (desirable) * Logical, structured problem solver with strong attention to detail * Strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team * Proactive, reliable, and eager to build a long-term engineering career The Reward: * Competitive salary package * Structured 2-year development programme with real engineering exposure * Clear career pathway within a stable, well-established organisation * Support towards professional accreditation (IET/Chartered status) * Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure and high-value assets * Strong team culture with experienced mentors and long-tenured staff * Long-term career security in a key industry Next Steps: For further information, and to apply for this Graduate Electrical Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron on or email . Visit our website for a full list of Engineering&Manufacturing opportunities. Why Hunter Savage: Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Engineering&Manufacturing. We partner with leading organisations across Northern Ireland, Ireland, and the wider UK, helping professionals secure roles that offer genuine long-term progression. We take a consultative, relationship-led approach - ensuring you're not just moving roles, but making the right career decision. Salary details are a guide and dependent on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria based on response. Skills: Graduate Electrical Engineer Graduate Engineer Junior Electrical Engineer Electrical EngineerTPBN1_NI