Electrical Engineer Graduate

EDF Energy; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Gloucester is seeking an Electrical Engineering Graduate. This role offers a starting salary of £37,500, alongside a 16-month training program with opportunities for placements. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a passion for nuclear energy. Enjoy benefits like a market-leading pension and customisable perks. Join us to support Britain's journey to net zero.

Benefits

Customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Experience days

Qualifications

• Achieved or expecting to achieve a relevant degree.
• Genuine interest in nuclear energy.
• Ability to work in various technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Support Grid Code compliance activities and stakeholder coordination.
• Assist with electrical system design reviews including switchgear and power converters.
• Contribute to nuclear safety case documentation and technical authoring.
• Participate in site-based fault investigations and resolution.
• Support commissioning teams at Hinkley Point C.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Passion for solving technical problems

Education

2:2 Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related subject

Job description

About the Role

Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme

Looking to launch your engineering career with purpose? At EDF, Success is Personal. That means your journey is yours to shape - and we're here to support you every step of the way. Join our Science and Engineering Graduate Programme and you'll gain the skills, experience and confidence to build a career that's uniquely yours - all while helping Britain achieve net zero.

The Opportunity

Alongside earning a salary of £37,500 per annum, you\'ll join a 16-month training programme designed to build your technical expertise and professional confidence.

You'll rotate through placements across our nuclear new build sites and operating stations, gaining hands-on experience in electrical systems, commissioning, safety case development and more. You'll also receive protected training time for courses such as Nuclear Fundamentals and Safety Culture, and be supported to begin your journey towards chartership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology or other relevant bodies.

What You\'ll Be Doing

As an Electrical Engineering Graduate at EDF, you\'ll gain hands-on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that support the UK\'s journey to net zero

• Support Grid Code compliance activities and stakeholder coordination
• Assist with electrical system design reviews including switchgear and power converters
• Contribute to nuclear safety case documentation and technical authoring
• Participate in site-based fault investigations and resolution
• Support commissioning teams at Hinkley Point C with test documentation and results

Your Work Location

You\'ll be based at one of our key sites: Gloucester, Bristol, Bridgwater, Hartlepool or Sizewell B. You\'ll also have the opportunity for at least one placement away from your main location, gaining exposure to the wider EDF nuclear family. Most locations require 3-5 days in office per week.

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved, or be expecting to achieve, a 2:2 Bachelor\'s or Postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electricity or a related subject. You\'ll have a genuine interest in nuclear energy, strong communication and organisational skills, and a passion for solving technical problems.

Security Vetting

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £37,500 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That\'s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that\'s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal - it\'s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we\'re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

We anticipate significant interest in this graduate scheme - so please don\'t delay, apply today!

Our Virtual Assessment Centre will take place on 9th December.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

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Success is personal. It\'s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we\'ll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.