Offshore Wind Operations Engineer (Year in Industry)

RWE; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage salary

Mentoring and development programme

Global Wind Organisation certificate (

Wind Turbine Safety Rules Training

In-house technical training

Job summary

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. offers a Year in Industry placement at the Triton Knoll Offshore Windfarm site. The start date is July 2027, for 12 months, full time on site. This role supports Operations Engineering with hands-on learning in a large offshore wind project.

You'll gain experience in technical project management, asset governance, HSE and contract management, while developing maintenance strategies and safety improvements on a live offshore asset.

Qualifications

• You're an enrolled student in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Renewables or similar.
• Degree must be eligible for a year in industry placement.
• You have very good verbal and written communication skills.
• You can coordinate your workload and meet tight deadlines.
• You are comfortable working in a diverse team with stakeholders daily.
• Your cover letter should explain why you are suitable and how it aligns with your studies.
• You have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years due to vetting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of technical project management.
• Asset management through compliance, asset governance and electronic systems.
• HSE management and contract management.
• Support the wind farm engineering and maintenance strategy.
• Contribute to safety improvements via offshore inspections.
• Assist project management, ensuring programme, budget and quality adherence.
• Engage in asset integrity activities.

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Renewables

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. offers a Year in Industry placement at the Triton Knoll Offshore Windfarm site. The start date is July 2027, for 12 months, full time on site. This role supports Operations Engineering with hands-on learning in a large offshore wind project.

You'll gain experience in technical project management, asset governance, HSE and contract management, while developing maintenance strategies and safety improvements on a live offshore asset.