Summer Placement - Electrical Engineer

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Culham

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 23,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading energy research organization in the UK is offering a full-time internship for students pursuing degrees in Science or Engineering. This role involves learning from experienced engineers, working on projects that support the UK’s fusion energy mission, and contributing to various engineering activities. Candidates should be confident with Microsoft applications and have a strong desire to learn and collaborate effectively with diverse teams. This internship aims to foster future careers in the growing field of clean energy.

Qualifications

Studying towards a degree in Science or Engineering.
Confident with all Microsoft applications.
Driven with a strong appetite to learn.
Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly.
Well organised and adaptable with planning skills.

Responsibilities

Learn from experienced engineers and develop skills.
Contribute to diverse engineering roles supporting fusion energy.
Work on major projects like MAST-U upgrades or JET decommissioning.
Develop new technologies for fusion and other industries.
Undertake engineering activities including design substantiation.
Be part of a team for full lifecycle engineering.

Skills

Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Effective communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Desire to learn

Education

Studying towards a degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.

Job Description

Learn from experienced engineers while developing technical and professional skills to support your studies and future career.
Gain insight into the diverse engineering roles across UKAEA and contribute to work supporting the UK’s fusion energy mission.
Work within the Integrated Engineering Division on one or more major projects, such as MAST‑U upgrades, STEP fusion power plant concept design, or JET tokamak decommissioning.
Contribute to the development of new technologies that support fusion and may have wider industrial applications.
Undertake a range of engineering activities, which may include design substantiation and analysis, writing technical specifications, working with suppliers, overseeing manufacture, installation, and testing of equipment.
Be part of a team providing full lifecycle engineering, from early concept design through detailed design, delivery, installation, and commissioning.

Qualifications

Studying towards a degree in Science or Engineering
Confident with all Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Driven, with a strong appetite to learn and take on new challenges
Able to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Well organised and adaptable with the ability to plan and prioritise workload

Additional Information

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently under‑represented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Further information can be found here. UKAEA is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk if you require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis.

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