Mechanical Engineering Placement: Rotating Equipment

RWE Gruppe; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Pension top-up

Life assurance 4x salary

25 days annual leave pro-rata

Flexible benefits

Health & wellbeing

Volunteer days

Job summary

RWE Generation UK is offering an industrial placement with the Rotating Equipment team. Based at Swindon or nearby sites, you will contribute to technical engineering strategy, data analysis, and hands-on experience across gas and steam turbines.

The 13‑month full-time placement starts 28 June 2027 and provides exposure to international engineering practices. You will work alongside engineers, gain on-site experience, attend training, and have opportunities to visit other sites while developing

Qualifications

• Currently studying a BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering at undergraduate level.
• A valid driving licence is preferred, as the placement may involve travel to different sites.
• Interest in energy engineering and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Work with Mechanical Engineers to resolve engineering problems affecting the portfolio.
• Undertake data analysis to diagnose problems for short and long term projects.
• Gain on-site experience and practical hands-on skills.
• Apply problem solving and teamworking to deliver responsibilities.
• Attend courses, workshops and on-the-job training for personal development.

Education

BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering

Job description

RWE Generation UK is offering an industrial placement with the Rotating Equipment team. Based at Swindon or nearby sites, you will contribute to technical engineering strategy, data analysis, and hands-on experience across gas and steam turbines.

The 13‑month full-time placement starts 28 June 2027 and provides exposure to international engineering practices. You will work alongside engineers, gain on-site experience, attend training, and have opportunities to visit other sites while developing