Year in Industry Engineering

RWE; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Lowestoft is offering a Year in Industry placement for students in Mechanical Engineering. You will gain practical experience, collaborate with a diverse team, and learn about offshore wind operations, including data analysis and project management. The position offers a salary of £25k per year and opportunities for career growth. Apply now for a chance to join a forward-thinking team committed to net zero.

Benefits

Salary of £25k per year

Generous employee pension scheme

Mentoring and development programme for interns

Qualifications

• You are enrolled as a student in Mechanical Engineering.
• Your degree course is eligible for a year in industry placement.
• You have very good verbal and written communication skills.
• You can coordinate your own workload and meet tight deadlines.
• You are comfortable working in a diverse team environment.
• Motivation is crucial.
• Explain your suitability in your cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience in data analysis, running a windfarm, costing, project management, and systems.
• Assist the team with data analysis for stopped turbines.
• Pull together a maintenance plan for SOV troubleshooting.

Job description

Overview

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. Start date in summer 2025, full time, fixed term for 12 months, fully based at Greater Gabbard

From here, you can join us at RWE Offshore Wind for a Year in Industry placement and gain invaluable insight into this sector. We are one of the largest developers of offshore wind globally with growth driven by our Growing Green investment strategy and commitment to net zero. With 10 operational offshore wind farms in the UK and multiple development projects in the pipeline, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

No two days in Offshore Wind are the same. You will benefit from a collaborative, feedback-oriented culture, access to a global community of students and graduates, and opportunities for growth within our Engineering business function. This role offers a welcoming and diverse team environment.

About the role

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience of:
• odata analysis
• running of a windfarm
• costing
• project management
• our systems

• Assist the team with:
• odata analysis for stopped turbines
• pulling together a maintenance plan for Service Operation Vessel (SOV) troubleshooting and our next internal project

Job requirements and experience

• You are enrolled as a student in Mechanical Engineering
• Your degree course is eligible for a year in industry placement
• You have very good verbal and written communication skills
• You can coordinate your own workload and meet tight deadlines
• You are comfortable working in a diverse team environment and dealing with a range of stakeholders daily
• Motivation is crucial. Your cover letter should explain why you are a suitable candidate and how it aligns with your studies and career plans

Your benefits

• Salary of £25k per year plus generous employee pension scheme
• Contribute to our Growing Green mission
• Gain practical experience and work alongside global colleagues as a core team member
• Mentoring and a development programme for interns in the business
• Be embedded in work and key projects from day one to apply your knowledge and rapidly acquire new skills
• Your ideas are welcome and encouraged

We look forward to your application, including your CV and cover letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate and how it aligns with your studies and career plans. If there is a positive impression, you will be invited to an interview which will likely take place in December or January 2026 with offers following thereafter.

From here, you can learn more about working for RWE Offshore Wind by watching the miniseries Our Journey Offshore.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90849, application period: 15/11/2025.

Contact HR: Lena Lefarth ([e-mail])

We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, or identity.