Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Hydropower)

Multiconsult
Ashford
1 day ago
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Multiconsult is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. Our UK team is predominantly focused on developing renewable energy projects in emerging and developing countries, in particular Sub-Saharan Africa and South/South-East Asia, in addition to Scandinavia and the UK.


Our role in leading the development of renewable energy projects means we meaningfully contribute to an environmentally sustainable future. We make a difference every day. We enable emerging and developing economies to grow in a sustainable and responsible way by providing clean, renewable energy, by giving access to electricity in areas where today electrification rate is as low as 5‑10 % of the population..


Our UK team is fully integrated with the Renewable Energy and Industry division of the Multiconsult Group, which is listed on the Norwegian stock exchange and headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Multiconsult is certified as a Great Place to Work in the UK, and we are proud to be a UK's Best Workplace in Construction, Engineering and Property.


Multiconsult believes in responsible employees who take ownership of their own development and use their personal qualities, professional expertise and commitment for the benefit of our clients, business partners, the company, colleagues, and society as a whole. Our culture of empowerment propels us towards a joint goal and brings together a team of motivating, organized and trustworthy, value creating and engaged employees.


At Multiconsult, we enable our clients to implement the sustainable energy system of tomorrow – today.


We currently have a strong portfolio of interesting hydropower and pumped storage projects worldwide and are currently growing our team of engineers. We are now looking to expand our team with a graduate mechanical engineer during summer 2026.


Duties and responsibilities

We are looking for a talented and motivated graduate mechanical engineer to join our team working on renewable energy and industry projects around the world. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and be able to apply them to a variety of projects, and should be motivated to build a specialisation within hydropower and pumped storage projects. You will be responsible for carrying out calculations, designing systems, preparing specifications and preparing reports.


Responsibilities:



  • Carry out mechanical calculations for our hydropower and pumped storage projects
  • Prepare reports and specifications
  • Liaise with clients
  • Liaise with colleagues, including senior/principal engineers and other colleagues
  • Attend site visits to existing and proposed hydropower plants (predominantly overseas)

Qualifications and requirements

  • Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) with an interest or focus on hydropower and pumped storage
  • Interest for and understanding of mechnical (electro‑mechnical and hydro‑mechanical) engineering principles
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

If you are graduating summer 2026 and looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity with some of the most interesting projects, we encourage you to apply.


We look forward to hearing from you!


Please include a cover letter with your application.


Some of our projects require national security clearance in our core markets, and the successful applicant may have to be able to obtain such clearance.


Benefits

  • Close follow up by experienced engineers
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects
  • Chance to learn and grow in a dynamic and supportive environment, and work towards gaining Chartered Engineer status
  • Chance to work with a team of talented and dedicated engineers
  • Chance to make a real difference to the world through the projects we work on
  • Additional leave during Christmas
  • Flexible working
  • Life insurance
  • State‑of‑the‑art office with on‑site parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance


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