Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Babcock International; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is offering an Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year at their Technology Centre in Bristol. This 12-month program focuses on submarine support engineering, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. You will work alongside experienced professionals and have the chance to shape your future career. Successful performance could lead to a position in the graduate program.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ability to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to engineering challenges in submarine support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support delivery of engineering solutions.

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Programme title: Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Location: Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol

Application closing date: 16 October 2025

Start date: September 2026

Role ID: 66877

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be based within the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) team, which focuses on maintaining in-service submarines and provides technical engineering support to the Ministry of Defence. Over the course of 12 months, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of engineering challenges, from defence engineering to complex nuclear projects.

As an electrical engineering undergraduate, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your experience to areas that interest you most. You’ll apply your academic knowledge to real-world scenarios, contributing to meaningful projects and working alongside experienced professionals.

Expect to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support the delivery of engineering solutions that help ensure the safety and effectiveness of the UK’s submarine fleet.

What you’ll get out of it

Our placements are about more than work experience – they’re an opportunity to immerse yourself in life at Babcock, form meaningful connections, and develop skills that will set you up for your future career. You’ll work alongside supportive colleagues and gain guidance from experienced professionals every step of the way.

We value the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that placement students bring to our team. We believe you have the potential to shape the future of our business. But we also understand that this placement is as much about you assessing what’s right for you as it is about us getting to know you. Perform well, and you could be considered for a position on our graduate programme – your journey with Babcock could just be getting started.

What you’ll need

• You must be working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Many of our graduate programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

Application process and closing dates

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.