Engineering Summer Placement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £26,239 per annum

Benefits for wellbeing and family

Job summary

SSE PLC invites engineering students to join a 12-week Summer Placement across Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds and Perth. You will work on real projects, learning from experienced engineers in design, analysis and operations.

Based in the UK, the placement offers practical experience, mentorship, and a pathway to future opportunities in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Second or third year of university study in an engineering discipline.
• Intend to return to university after placement.
• Interested in applying engineering knowledge to real projects and practical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work on real engineering activities and projects that support critical infrastructure.
• Gain exposure to design, technical analysis, project delivery, asset management, maintenance and improvement.
• Learn from experienced engineers and mentors throughout the 12 weeks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Start Date: Commencing June 2027

Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds and Perth

Salary: £26,239 per annum + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family

Working Pattern: Full Time | 12 Week Fixed Term Contract

Turn Theory Into Practice

Engineering is about turning ideas into reality, solving complex challenges and finding better ways of doing things.

Our 12-week Engineering Summer Placement gives you the opportunity to experience engineering in practice while applying what you've learned at university. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real projects and gain valuable insight into how critical infrastructure is designed, built, operated and maintained.

Whether you're considering your future career options or looking to build your practical experience, this placement will help you develop your skills, broaden your understanding of the industry and see engineering in action.

About the Placement

Over 12 weeks, you'll become part of a team working on real engineering activities and projects that support the delivery of essential infrastructure and services.

Depending on your location, discipline and placement, you'll gain exposure to a range of engineering work, including design, technical analysis, project delivery, asset management, maintenance, operational support and continuous improvement activities. Some placements are primarily office based, while others provide opportunities to visit operational sites, project locations and engineering facilities. Many offer a blend of both, helping you understand how engineering concepts move from planning and design through to delivery and operation.

You’ll learn from experienced engineers and technical specialists, contribute to meaningful work and gain first‑hand experience of how engineering supports the successful delivery of major projects and operational activities.

Throughout your placement, you’ll benefit from:

• Meaningful work and real responsibility from day one.
• Exposure to engineering projects, technologies and working environments.
• A mix of office, site and operational experience, depending on your role and placement.
• Support from experienced engineers, mentors and technical specialists.
• Valuable industry experience that will support your future studies and career.

What We're Looking For

You’ll be in your second or third year of university, studying towards a degree in one of the disciplines below, and intending to return to university following the completion of your placement. The disciplines available at each location are:

• Aberdeen: Civil Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
• Glasgow: Civil Engineering, Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
• Inverness: Civil Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
• Leeds: Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Perth: Civil Engineering, Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

We’re looking for students who:

• Are excited by the opportunity to apply their engineering knowledge to real projects and practical challenges.
• Enjoy analysing problems, exploring solutions and thinking critically about how things can be improved.
• Build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with people from different teams, disciplines and backgrounds.
• Are curious, adaptable and motivated to learn, develop and gain new experiences.
• Take pride in doing the right thing, maintaining high standards and putting safety and quality at the heart of what they do.
• You don't need to know everything on day one. What matters most is your willingness to learn, contribute and make the most of the opportunities your placement provides.

About SSE

We’re helping shape the future of electricity.

A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.

We’re investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system

We’re accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026.

If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment.