Year in Industry Operations Engineering

RWE AG; Mount Pleasant; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company located in Mount Pleasant is offering a Year in Industry placement in Offshore Wind. This full-time role provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with offshore turbines while receiving full training. Ideal candidates are students in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The position offers a salary of £25k per year along with a generous pension scheme. Join a diverse team and contribute to a sustainable world through innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Mentoring and development programs

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student for a year in industry placement.
• Motivation and alignment with studies and career plans are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management and reporting of Offshore Wind farm operations.
• Conduct turbine fault analysis to maximize output and performance.
• Daily site fault reporting and work planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Workload coordination

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Enrolled in Mechanical Engineering or related degree

Job description

Overview

Start date in summer 2026, full time, fixed term for 12 months. Hybrid model meaning min. 3 days per week on site including Wednesday at Newhaven; the rest can be working from home.

From here, you can join us at RWE Offshore Wind for a Year in Industry placement and gain invaluable insight into this 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 and 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 opportunities for growth. Backed by a welcoming and diverse team environment, we can offer you a truly unique experience in our Operations business function with focus on Operations Engineering.

About the role

You will have plenty of opportunity to go offshore, gaining first-hand experience of working on offshore turbines. We will of course make sure you’re fully trained to do so – we’ll support you through full GWO training and advanced first aid.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience of the full scope of Offshore Windfarm operations
  • Safety management and reporting
  • Liaising with stakeholders from across the business and within our joint venture partners
  • Technical turbines by undertaking turbine fault analysis and recommending modifications that will maximise output and performance
  • Identifying and capturing operational risks
  • Daily site fault reporting and daily work planning
• Assist the team, for example:
  • Keeping our wind farms effectively maintained and operated at maximum efficiency, powering homes and businesses across the UK
  • Making decisions aimed at improving business efficiency

Job requirements and experience

• You’re enrolled as a student in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or another associated engineering degree
• Your degree course is eligible for a year in industry placement
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to coordinate your own workload and meet tight deadlines
• Comfort working in a diverse team environment with a range of stakeholders daily
• Open to travel to other sites if needed; travel expenses will be covered by us
• Motivation is crucial. Your cover letter should explain why you’re a suitable candidate for this opportunity and how it aligns with your studies & career plans
• Salary of £25k per year and a generous employee pension scheme
• Contribution to Sustainable world through Growing Green mission
• Take action: gain practical experience and work alongside global colleagues as a core member of the team
• Investing in growth: mentoring and a development programme along with other interns
• Trust and respect: embedded in work and key projects from day one to rapidly acquire new, marketable skills
• Every voice is heard: your innovative ideas are welcome

Application details

We look forward to your application, including your CV and cover letter that tell us why you’re a suitable candidate and how it aligns with your studies & career plans. If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview which is expected to take place in December or January 2026, with offers following thereafter.

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90944, application period: 15/11/2025. Any questions? Contact HR: Mia Cao ([e-mail]) #LI-LP1

We look forward to meeting you. You can also find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing. We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters