Offshore Wind Year-in-Industry: Operations Engineering

RWE; Workington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage aligned 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. invites motivated students to join as a Year in Industry placement at Robin Rigg Offshore Windfarm, Workington. The role is full-time for 12 months, starting July 2027, and requires residence nearby due to site location.

You will gain practical day-to-day operations exposure, work on wind turbines, and contribute to engineering policies, with ownership of a project from start to finish. A security vetting requirement may apply.

Qualifications

• Ongoing studies in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, IT, Computing and Networking.
• Eligibility to complete a year in industry placement as part of the degree programme.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate workloads independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Confidence working in a diverse team environment and engaging with a range of stakeholders.
• Motivation is crucial; your cover letter will tell us why you´re a suitable candidate for this opportunity, and how it aligns with your studies & career plans.
• A minimum of five years’ residence in the UK due to the potential requirement for National Security Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical insight into the day-to-day operation of an offshore wind farm.
• Build hands-on offshore engineering experience by working on wind turbines.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering policies and procedures for wind farm operations.
• Take ownership of an allocated project from the initial stage through to completion.
• Contribute to tasks supporting strategic engineering and commercial decision-making.
• Assist with the planning, scheduling and delivery of maintenance work to optimise costs and plant performance.
• Deliver selected engineering projects for Robin Rigg Offshore Windfarm based on the relevant degree discipline and experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Ongoing studies in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, IT, Computing and Networking

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. invites motivated students to join as a Year in Industry placement at Robin Rigg Offshore Windfarm, Workington. The role is full-time for 12 months, starting July 2027, and requires residence nearby due to site location.

You will gain practical day-to-day operations exposure, work on wind turbines, and contribute to engineering policies, with ownership of a project from start to finish. A security vetting requirement may apply.