Graduate engineers at work
A good way to find out what engineering graduate jobs and careers are about is to see what new recruits do. We’ve interviewed graduates working in a range of engineering companies in different industries to find out their key responsibilities and day-to-day activities, their training, and the highs and lows of life as a graduate engineer.
Browse them by engineering degree background. The graduate’s job title and the industry they work in is next to their name.
Automotive engineering and aerospace engineering graduates
- Ben Drumm, mechanical engineer (science research): Science and Technology Facilities Council
- Dane Newton, systems engineer (defence): QinetiQ
- Heather Fitch, product development engineer (automotive): Jaguar Land Rover
Chemical engineering graduates
- Gary McMorland, graduate engineer (food production): Nestlé
- Katie Malone, technology engineer (fast moving consumer goods): Procter & Gamble
- Mohammed Jamail, process technologist (chemicals): Shell
Civil engineering and building engineering graduates
- Alex Hill, mechanical engineer (building services engineering): WSP Buildings
- Andrew Murfin, graduate civil engineer (water treatment): MWH
- Jade Hundziak, graduate civil engineer (water): United Utilities
- Mohannad Hasna, assistant project manager (civil engineering): Bechtel
Computer science and software engineering graduates
- Alan Ford, engineer (communications and networking): Roke Manor Research
- Jonathan Austin, graduate engineer (semiconductor intellectual property): ARM
- Shilpa Dani, electrical design engineer (engineering support services - defence): Babcock International Group
- Yufeng Wan, technical support manager (supply chain management: FMCG manufacturing): Procter & Gamble
Electrical and electronic engineering graduates
- Ben Ruben, control systems engineer (oil, gas, chemicals): Bechtel
- David Lovelady, graduate engineer (power transmission and distribution): Siemens
- Jordan Power, electronics hardware engineer (automotive): TRW
- Mengdi Kang, graduate electrical engineer (tube network): Transport for London
- Michael Emery, digital electronic engineer (e-security): Thales e-Security
- Obi Mbonu, graduate engineer (electrical engineering, rail): Amey
- Susan McDonald, graduate engineer (energy): National Grid
Materials engineering graduates
- Chris Bunce, wind energy account engineering manager (energy): Gurit
- Chris Moore, graduate mechanical engineer (aerospace): AgustaWestland
- Hannah Brice, magnet engineer (medical technology): Siemens
Mechanical and manufacturing engineering graduates
- Giles Lunn, static equipment engineer (oil, gas, chemicals, construction): Foster Wheeler
- Jill Kempton, analyst and computer modeller (defence engineering): Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Kashif Rahman, process development engineer (decorative paints): AkzoNobel
- Kate Allen, trainee patent attorney (intellectual property): Mewburn Ellis LLP
- Kate Appleyard, graduate engineer (automotive): Jaguar Land Rover
- Leon, graduate engineer (defence technology): DESG
- Marie Molinier, consultant (renewable energy): PPA Energy
- Martyn Yarde, mechanical engineer (nuclear power industry): Atkins
- Sarah Jackson, graduate engineer (gas turbine design and manufacturing): Siemens
- Sarah Rivers, supply chain graduate, currently warehouse manager (paint manufacturing and distribution): AkzoNobel
- Stuart Macintyre, programme manager (aerospace): GKN Aerospace
Telecommunications engineering graduates
- Mario, graduate software design engineer (consumer electonics): Imagination Technologies
- Meriem Ghazzali, electronic engineering graduate (transport): Transport for London