Instrumentation and Control Engineering Graduate Programme

jobs24.co.uk; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is offering a unique graduate programme designed to launch your engineering career in the nuclear sector. This 16-month rotational training opportunity will immerse you in hands-on projects across various sites, including Hinkley Point C and Gloucester. You'll gain invaluable experience while working alongside industry experts and mentors, contributing to significant projects that shape the future of energy. With a competitive starting salary and a range of customizable benefits, this programme not only enhances your skills but also positions you for a permanent role as a Standard I&C Engineer. Don't miss your chance to be part of a journey towards a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Tech vouchers

Product discounts

Experience days

Qualifications

• Achieved or expecting a bachelor's degree, 2:2 or higher.
• Genuine interest in nuclear energy and power generation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of engineering during operations.
• Support commissioning and configuration team on modifications.
• Develop relationships with system designers for clarifications.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths

Job description

At EDF, we'd love our graduate programme to be a launchpad for your unique career journey. Embolden your passion and ambition, learn from mentors and industry experts, and empower your skills and potential. Let's inspire change and contribute to building a more sustainable energy future. Here, success is personal, and through our collaborative 16-month training programme, you'll learn from the expertise of today and begin developing the creativity and innovation of tomorrow.

Our Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Opportunity Get ready to launch your Engineering career with our customised 16 month training programme! You'll rotate through exciting placements that are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Experience the hands-on work across our Nuclear new build sites. We're committed to your growth, offering a tailored training path to enhance your skills and knowledge. You'll contribute to different projects throughout the programme and here are some examples of work our recent I&C graduates have completed:

• Developing human-machine interfaces for power station operators at Hinkley Point C
• Reviewing the design of replacement protection equipment on our existing nuclear fleet
• Developing the technical and safety justifications for power station equipment to extend its life or change its operational regime
• Hands-on trouble-shooting with site technical teams
• Supporting software assurance and cyber security reviews and audits

Our Science and Engineering Programme also includes protected training time for courses covering nuclear fundamentals, EPR (European Pressurised Reactor) systems, communications and health & safety. Our programme is accredited with a number of professional institutions, and we'll support you to gain chartership with the relevant professional body:

• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
• Institute of Physics (IoP)
• The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
• The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institute for Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

You'll have mentors and industry experts to give you advice along the way and help you with decisions about your future career path. During your training period, the main locations you could be based at are:

• Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester
• Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater
• Aztec West Bristol
• Satellite Development Centres (SDC) Bridgwater
• Sizewell C, Suffolk

Please note this programme is rotational in its nature, so you will be required to move around. But don't worry - we've got you covered with practical and financial support every step of the way. Post the Training period, you will have an opportunity to be offered a permanent role as a Standard I&C Engineer at Hinkley Point C power plant having the responsibility of supporting Operational I&C Design modification and Validations during the life cycle of the plant. Some of the responsibilities would include:

• Delivering HPC to the best possible safety, quality, time, and cost standards: high level of engineering during day-to-day operations
• Supporting and assisting the commissioning and configuration team on impact assessment of modifications impacting Standard I&C
• Support V&V team during functional validation test
• Develop strong relationships with system designers located either on-site or back office for any clarification requested during activities

To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved or be expecting a bachelor's degree, 2:2 or higher, in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths. You must also have a genuine interest in nuclear energy, the power generation industry and technology with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, whilst being keen to solve technical problems. Also, to meet our security vetting requirements, you need to have lived in the UK for at least three out of the past five years.

For more details on EDF's graduate programmes, including the programme's structure, the recruitment process, and employee testimonials, visit www.edfenergy.com/careers/graduates. We anticipate significant interest in this graduate scheme - so please don't delay, apply today!! As we'll close this advert when we've received interest from the desired number and calibre of candidates. Our Virtual Assessment Centres will take place on 2nd April. Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.

Alongside a starting salary of £37,500 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a host of customisable benefits, such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, healthcare cash plan, tech vouchers, product discounts, experience days, and many more.