Student Placement: Energy & Building Systems Engineer

Lancaster University; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University offers a 12-month student placement in Facilities, Estates Operations, based at Bailrigg, Lancaster. The role supports the management of mechanical, electrical and energy systems that keep the campus running.

You will gain practical engineering experience while contributing to a safer, more sustainable campus. You will work with experienced engineers and sustainability specialists, reporting to the Energy Manager, and you will have opportunities to learn across live estate

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering/building services.
• Confidence working with data and numbers.
• Interest in energy, sustainability, infrastructure or buildings.
• Good communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve mechanical and electrical building services.
• Operate and optimise utilities, energy centres, wind turbine and solar farm.
• Analyse energy and performance data.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Support small engineering and improvement projects.
• Prepare drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Work with contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Maintain compliance and asset records.
• Support inspections, testing and long-term asset planning.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Data and numbers

Energy and sustainability

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Lancaster University student

Job description

Lancaster University offers a 12-month student placement in Facilities, Estates Operations, based at Bailrigg, Lancaster. The role supports the management of mechanical, electrical and energy systems that keep the campus running.

You will gain practical engineering experience while contributing to a safer, more sustainable campus. You will work with experienced engineers and sustainability specialists, reporting to the Energy Manager, and you will have opportunities to learn across live estate