2026 Italy Graduate Electrical Engineering Career Path
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Job Description
Today, the realities of our world are transforming the energy sector at an unprecedented rate. At Mott MacDonald, we are at the forefront of this transformation, delivering innovative energy solutions that power a cleaner and more sustainable future. Our teams work collaboratively to deliver services that help our clients make key decisions driving sustainable development.
We’re looking for passionate, purpose-driven graduates to join us in shaping the future of energy. Whether you're inspired by clean energy, smart grids, or nuclear innovation, you’ll find a place here to grow, thrive, and make a real impact.
Sector Opportunity
Transmission and Distribution
We are supporting our clients roll out the largest scale investment in the electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure in decades. You will have the opportunity to work within the following disciplines:
* Primary plant systems from 11kV to >400kV
* Protection, control, and secondary systems
* Cable systems (terrestrial and subsea)
* Power systems analysis
Thermal Generation
Support the evolution of thermal energy assets to meet modern demands with efficiency and sustainability. You’ll help optimise performance, reduce emissions, and ensure operational excellence across diverse technologies.
As part of our teams, you will work closely with our experts to provide our clients high-value technical support through all phases of development:
* Optioneering and cost benefit analysis to support our clients to determine the optimum way to approach their challenges
* Front-End-Engineering-Design (FEED) to progress a concept design to a maturity that can be procured, including cost estimation
* Interface with various global stakeholders ranging from utilities, transmission network operators, EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contractors, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), investors, developers, and government and regulatory bodies in a fast-paced environment and take part in high-profile projects with dynamic challenges
Candidate Specification
We’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.
All our opportunities require a relevant bachelor’s degree as a minimum requirement, some of our opportunities will also require a master’s degree - this will be reflected in the list of opportunities available in our application form.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
* Electrical Engineering
* Power Systems Engineering
In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. Highlight any relevant experience or interests—such as modules you’ve studied, previous work experience, or any research you’ve undertaken about our company, values, and projects.
We personally review every completed application we receive as our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools and kindly expect you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.
Selected Strengths
* Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
* Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
* Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
Development and Flexibility
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 aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. You will receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future.
Benefits
* Biannual salary reviews: for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
* A competitive salary that matches the current industry standard.
In addition to this you will also receive location specific benefits, which will be shared at offer stage.
Social and Cultural
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.
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. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
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.
Job Details
Location: Genova, IT
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Energy
Discipline: Electrical
Job Ref: 12054
Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com
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