2027 Graduate Engineering Programme

NeoDyne; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Working

Bonuses

Chartered Engineer pathway

Paid Graduation Day

Job summary

NeoDyne is recruiting graduates to join a two-year engineering programme based at our UK office. You will contribute to real projects in electrical design, PLC/SCADA automation, and system integration, developing hands-on skills and professional capability.

You’ll work on HV/MV design, protection studies, and commissioning activities, with travel to customer sites as needed and a strong focus on learning and growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechanical/Instrumentation Engineering.
• 0–2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Full UK driving license or to be achieved within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Join graduate programme for two years across multiple projects.
• Work on HV/MV electrical design, PLC/SCADA automation and protection studies.
• Assist with commissioning, testing and documentation.
• Travel to customer sites as required.

Skills

HV/MV electrical design

PLC programming

SCADA

Control systems

Project teamwork

Education

Level 8 Degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechanical/Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Location: On site / Chesterfield, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Electrical
Salary: Competitive salary

Want to work with the technology that keeps factories, utilities and critical infrastructure running? Interested in PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation and control systems? Want to see the systems you engineer come to life on site?

Launch your career with us and open a world of opportunities!

Overview

NeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. With a strong presence across multiple sectors, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Energy, NeoDyne delivers leading-edge solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and performance for its customers worldwide.

We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. We additionally integrate emerging technologies to enhance control, scalability, and operational insight. Our expertise also extends to power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.

With a team of 230+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.

Position summary

NeoDyne are recruiting Graduate Engineers to join our expanding teams. Our graduate programme is all about learning new and developing your existing skills. Over a two-year period, you will be placed in projects where you get to do meaningful work and contribute to the business.

This Graduate opportunity is offered as a full-time permanent contract, based at our UK Office, with an excellent salary and benefits package. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne’s “People First\" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.

We're offering Graduate opportunities for engineering students (both Bachelor and Master degree pathways) to gain experience in one of our business specialisations:

> Integration & Digital Manufacturing

Within Integration & Digital Manufacturing, we partner with global technology companies, including AVEVA, Siemens, Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric, to deliver complex system integration and operational changes across a wide range of industries. We provide high availability, fault-tolerant and functionally safe PLC and SCADA solutions and integrate leading-edge Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES/MOM), Batch and Data Historian solutions that transform our customer’s business and manufacturing processes. Our long standing and endorsed partner relationships allow us to tailor solutions to our customer’s unique needs to deliver step improvements in productivity, reliability and cost reduction.

Within our Power Generation & Utilities business, we integrate technology, experience, and people to deliver large scale Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) solutions, industrial Combined Heat & Power (CHP) with Island mode and critical service standby diesel generators. We provide feasibility studies and system design for embedded generation projects including solar panels, wind turbines and battery storage. We also provide fully versatile and robust solutions for Balance of Plant (BOP) operations and Electrical Protection Systems.

>> Transmission & Distribution

Within our Transmission & Distribution team, we design AIS/GIS substations from 20kV to 220kV and contestable build and non-contestable stations in the range of 40 to 550MVA CCGT. Connections include conventional and renewable Power Generation, Peaking, Battery Storage, DS3 and Solar PV plants and large demand loads such as data centres and process plants. We use leading-edge design and modelling tools from global technology companies to deliver innovative designs for our customers. NeoDyne is also a gas network design framework supplier, playing a significant role in providing electrical and instrumentation engineering services for the on-shore Natural Gas Industry and Regulated gas utility sector in Ireland and the UK. Our expertise includes Compressor Station, AGI Electrical & Instrumentation design, Fiscal and non-Fiscal metering, and Cathodic Protection.

We're on the hunt for the brightest emerging talent, students who can bring fresh perspectives and bold ideas to our team.

What will I be doing?

As a Graduate, you'll dive into real-world projects from day one, working alongside experienced engineers. Our graduate programme will be all about learning new and developing your existing skills. Over a two year period, you will be placed in projects where you get to do meaningful work and contribute to the business.

• Projects could include HV/MV electrical design, power generation, PLC and SCADA automation, control logic programming, control panel hardware design, and site testing & commissioning.


• You will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art engineering software for control and protection design and substation layouts. You will also get to use leading-edge power system modelling software to run steady state and transient electrical studies, including short circuit studies, protection coordination and grid compliance studies for proposed renewable generation.


• Generating technical documentation and dealing with customers will also be key parts of our graduate programme to help develop your soft skills. You will also have the opportunity to travel to customer sites to get involved in installation, testing, and commissioning.


• What sets us apart is the breadth of the work we do. You'll gain exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and technologies helping you decide what direction you want to take your career in.

What about training?

Our induction programme revolves around a 70-20-10 model for learning and development.

• 70% On-the-job Learning: You’ll get stuck in from Day 1, working on real projects, delivering real business value to our customers both on- and off-site.


• 20% Learning from others: You’ll be part of a team, working with subject matter experts and interacting with our customers daily. You’ll receive support and guidance, and an invaluable opportunity to learn from former graduates who’ve seen it and done it.


• 10% Formal Education: We’ll help you become an expert in your chosen field, backed up by formal e-learning and classroom training. This extends to attaining professional certifications where relevant to our business specialisations.

Experience & skills

Required

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical/ Automation/ Mechanical/ Instrument Engineering, or equivalent.


• 0-2 years’ experience in a similar role


• Full Irish driving license or to be achieved within 12 months of starting the role.

Characteristics

We look for candidates who

• Work well as part of a team.


• Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.


• Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.


• Can prioritise and coordinate work.


• Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.


• Can multitask and work well under pressure.


• Are a strategic business thinker.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive starting salary with year-on-year bonuses and salary increases


• Paid Overtime


• Paid Graduation Day


• Health Insurance


• Income Protection


• Life Assurance


• Flexible Working


• Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer

NeoDyne Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.