Summer Placement Electrical Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Austhorpe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Summer Placement Electrical Engineer to assist in designing electrical systems for a Water/Sewage Treatment Plant project in Leeds. This 8-week placement provides valuable hands-on experience and insights into the construction industry. Ideal candidates are university students studying Electrical Engineering or a related field, with excellent numerical and analytical skills.

Benefits

Practical experience

Skill improvement

Networking opportunities

Career insights

Potential employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Students undertaking a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Must be returning to university upon completion of placement.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design and development of electrical systems for projects.
• Supporting preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Good communication skills written and verbal

Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

As a Summer Placement Electrical Engineer, you'll be working within the Water team assisting in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and develop a strong foundation in quantity surveying.

What will your day-to-day duties include

• Assisting in the design and development of electrical systems for projects.
• Supporting the preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and company policies.

How does a placement work

Kier is committed to encouraging talent and providing opportunities for growth and development. When you join, you will be enrolled onto our summer placement scheme. The programme will take 8 weeks to complete and has been designed to immerse yourself in the world of construction, you\'ll get to see your learnings in real world situations and gain practical experiences to support the rest of your degree.

Benefits

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.
• Employment opportunities: increase your chances of securing a further placement, or graduate opportunity, at Kier or elsewhere.

Requirements

We\'re looking for students undertaking a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, who can join us on an 8-week placement across July - August. You must be returning to university upon completion of your placement.

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Hold a full driving licence, Disability Confident.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the employer site.

About the team and project

We\'re looking for an Electrical Engineering Student to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team based in Leeds for a Summer Placement. You will be working on our Water/Sewage Treatment Plant project which is a part of Yorkshire Water. Our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks division provides design, build and maintenance solutions to protect the UK\'s essential services and assets. Working across the water, nuclear and other decarbonised energy, environmental and waterways sectors, we provide sustainable and safe solutions for our clients and customers whilst protecting and restoring natural habitats.