12-Week Summer Engineering Placement – Real Projects

SSE PLC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE plc is offering a 12-week Engineering Summer Placement across Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds and Perth. Start date June 2027 with a base location option and a hands-on engineering experience working on real projects that support critical infrastructure.

You will learn from experienced engineers, gain exposure to design, analysis, project delivery and asset management, and develop practical skills for your future engineering career.

Qualifications

• You’ll be in your second or third year of university.
• Discipline options include civil, electrical/electronic, mechanical, and control & instrumentation engineering.
• You intend to return to university after placement.

Responsibilities

• Work on real engineering activities and projects supporting infrastructure delivery.
• Exposure to design, technical analysis, project delivery, asset management and maintenance.
• Some placements involve site visits and a blend of office and field experience.
• Learn from engineers and specialists and gain practical experience.

Education

Civil Engineering

Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Control & Instrumentation Engineering

General Engineering

Job description

SSE plc is offering a 12-week Engineering Summer Placement across Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds and Perth. Start date June 2027 with a base location option and a hands-on engineering experience working on real projects that support critical infrastructure.

You will learn from experienced engineers, gain exposure to design, analysis, project delivery and asset management, and develop practical skills for your future engineering career.