Year-in-Industry: Offshore Wind Ops Engineer

RWE AG; Tudhoe; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Mentoring

Structured development

GWO training

Wind Safety training

Hybrid work model

Global collaboration

Job summary

RWE Offshore Wind offers a Year in Industry placement at Rampion Offshore Windfarm, Newhaven. You will split time between onsite (3 days/week) and home base, gaining hands-on experience across offshore wind operations while developing safety and reporting skills.

The program provides mentoring, structured development, and exposure to a global team, with comprehensive training including GWO and Wind Turbine Safety Rules.

Qualifications

• Ongoing degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Eligible for Year in Industry placement as part of the degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise workloads independently and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a diverse team and engaging with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to other sites; travel expenses covered.
• Residence in the UK may be required for National Security Vetting considerations.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across the full scope of offshore wind farm operations, including safety management and reporting.
• Work with stakeholders across the business and within the joint venture partnership.
• Analyse turbine faults and recommend modifications to maximise output and performance.
• Identify and document operational risks.
• Support daily site fault reporting, work planning and technical decision-making.
• Lead a high-profile continuous improvement project, including budget, contract and contractor management.
• Help maintain and operate the wind farm efficiently to power hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the UK.
• Contribute to team decisions and deliver a tangible impact on the business.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Motivation

Education

Ongoing degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Eligibility for Year in Industry placement

Job description

RWE Offshore Wind offers a Year in Industry placement at Rampion Offshore Windfarm, Newhaven. You will split time between onsite (3 days/week) and home base, gaining hands-on experience across offshore wind operations while developing safety and reporting skills.

The program provides mentoring, structured development, and exposure to a global team, with comprehensive training including GWO and Wind Turbine Safety Rules.