Year in Industry Engineering Support

RWE AG; London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore wind developer is offering a Year in Industry placement for students in engineering or marine courses. This opportunity allows candidates to gain hands-on experience and support engineering tasks at the Wind Farm. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate their workload in a dynamic team setting. The role includes mentoring and a development program.

Benefits

Salary of £25k per year

Generous employee pension scheme

Mentoring and development programme

Qualifications

• You're an enrolled student in a degree course eligible for a year in industry.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Able to coordinate your own workload and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of engineering tasks at the Wind Farm.
• Actively support the team with engineering projects.
• Conduct problem solving and root cause analysis.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Coordination of workload

Teamwork in diverse environments

Problem-solving

Education

Enrolled in Engineering or Marine degree courses

Job description

About the role

From here, you can join us at RWE Offshore Wind for a Year in Industry placement and gain invaluable insight into this truly unique and innovative sector. We’re one of the largest developers of offshore wind globally on a journey of significant growth determined by our Growing Green investment strategy as well as commitment to net zero. With 10 operational offshore wind farms across the UK, and multiple development projects in the pipeline, there has never been a more exciting time to become part of our #teamRWE.

No two days in Offshore Wind are the same – you’ll benefit from a collaborative feedback-oriented culture, the chance to tap into a global community of students and graduates, and endless opportunities for growth. Backed by a welcoming and diverse team environment, we know we can offer you a truly unique experience in our Offshore Engineering business function with focus on Engineering Support.

We look very much forward to your application, including your CV and cover letter which tells us why you’re a suitable candidate for this opportunity and how it aligns with your studies & career plans.

We look forward to your application

In case of a positive impression of your application documents you will be invited to an interview which will prospectively take place in December or January 2026 with offers following after.

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About the role responsibilities

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience of the following engineering tasks at the Wind Farm:
• the engineering tasks that occur at the Wind Farm
• Project Management
• Contractor Management

• Actively support the team, e.g. with:
• the completion of engineering projects
• problem solving
• root cause analysis

Job requirements and experience

• You’re an enrolled student in one of the following degree courses: Engineering or Marine based
• Your degree course is eligible for a year in industry placement
• You have very good verbal and written communication skills
• You’re able to coordinate your own workload and to meet tight deadlines
• Working in a diverse team environment and dealing with a range of stakeholders every day is something you feel comfortable with
• 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
• We value your effort by offering a salary of £25k per year and generous employee pension scheme
• Sustainable world: Contribute actively to our Growing Green mission
• Take action: Use the chance, gain hands-on experience and work alongside global colleagues as a core member of the team
• Investing in growth: We will support you with mentoring and a development programme along with other interns in the business
• Trust and respect: We trust you and count on your skills. Be embedded in work and key projects from day one, enabling you to apply your knowledge and rapidly acquire new, marketable skills
• Every voice is heard: Your innovative and fresh way of thinking is more than welcome. Don’t hesitate and bring in your ideas

Apply and diversity

We look forward to receiving your application. We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. We are committed to inclusion matters and encourage all eligible candidates to apply.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90868, application period: 15/11/2025. For questions, contact HR: Mia Cao ([e-mail]).

RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1,000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms, with plans to increase capacity to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). We test a wide variety of new technologies and are committed to accelerating innovation in offshore wind and promoting new industry standards.