You must have a 2:2 degree in Electrical Engineering, strong technical skills, a desire to learn, teamwork abilities, and effective communication skills.

You will improve safety through campaigns, support radiation protection for new power stations, and assist with running and developing the condition monitoring program at the plant.

Science

Engineering

United Kingdom

Glasgow

Critical Illness Cover

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Fortune 500

EDF is helping Britain achieve Net Zero by leading the transition to a cleaner, low-emission, electric future and helping prevent future energy crises.

Our nuclear fleet has supplied low-carbon electricity to UK homes for more than 40 years, and we’re helping with the development of new nuclear stations at Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.

But we’re not stopping there.

EDF is also investing in wind, solar and battery storage technology and helping customers decarbonise their homes and businesses through low-carbon tech such as heat pumps and electric vehicles.

Energy

Together, we can beat the climate crisis. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero.

<div>At EDF UK success is personal. We don&rsquo;t define it, you do. Join our Electrical Engineering Industrial Placement and you&rsquo;ll achieve your career goals in the way you want to. All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero. 
&quot;Electricity is such a vital component in everyone&rsquo;s lives. It powers schools, businesses, and hospitals, so I knew that if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a really large impact on society, and that made my placement a lot more fulfilling.&rdquo; Priyanka, Science &amp; Engineering Industrial Placement. 
What does this Electrical Engineering opportunity offer you? 
We&rsquo;re recruiting for students to join our Electrical Engineering Programme, working at 6 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow (G2 8JD). 
Taking on a real job at a junior level, you'll have the opportunity to learn through hands-on experience under the guidance of highly skilled and experienced colleagues. 
 
Pay, benefits and culture 
Alongside a starting salary of &pound;23,250 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal. 
At EDF, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. 
Here, we do right by each other and everyone&rsquo;s welcome. We&rsquo;re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background. 
We&rsquo;re a disability confident employer and we&rsquo;ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. 
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. There&rsquo;s no single definition &mdash; it's about individuality. That&rsquo;s why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that&rsquo;s unique to you. Because success is personal. 
Training, development, and support for you 
Over the course of this 12-month programme, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in hands-on learning, working on real-world challenges that directly impact the energy industry. Most of your learning will be on the job, supported by your mentor and the teams around you. You&rsquo;ll have a chance to apply your academic training to genuine industry problems while completing modules that contribute towards your degree. 
Previous students on an Electrical Engineering Industrial Placement have been involved in projects such as: 
<ul><li>
Supporting improvements to safety through communications campaigns, training and other improvement projects.</li><li>
Looking at how radiation protection supports the building and operational life of new power stations; developing the skills necessary to support a wide range of teams in order to provide advice on radiation protection.</li><li>
Assisting in running, maintaining, and developing the condition monitoring programme throughout a plant.</li></ul> 
We&rsquo;re here to support you throughout the process and you&rsquo;ll find helpful tips and advice here: https://www.edfenergy.com/careers/early-careers. 
Your work location 
Your work location will be within Glasgow. You will be situated at our office in 6 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow (G2 8JD). 
Who you are 
We are looking for candidates who are on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. You should possess strong technical and analytical skills, along with a genuine desire to learn and develop new capabilities. A questioning attitude, good teamwork, and effective communication skills are also essential qualities we seek. 
Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace. 
Closing Date 
We are anticipating significant interest in this role and the advert will be closed once we have received a suitable number of applications so don&rsquo;t delay, apply today!! 
Success is personal. It&rsquo;s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we&rsquo;ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.
#DestinationNuclear</div>

At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our Electrical Engineering Industrial Placement and you’ll achieve your career goals in the way you want to. All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero.
"Electricity is such a vital component in everyone’s lives. It powers schools, businesses, and hospitals, so I knew that if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a really large impact on society, and that made my placement a lot more fulfilling.” Priyanka, Science & Engineering Industrial Placement.
What does this Electrical Engineering opportunity offer you?
We’re recruiting for students to join our Electrical Engineering Programme, working at 6 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow (G2 8JD).
Taking on a real job at a junior level, you'll have the opportunity to learn through hands-on experience under the guidance of highly skilled and experienced colleagues.

Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a starting salary of £23,250 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
At EDF, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.
Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.
We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. There’s no single definition — it's about individuality. That’s why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.
Training, development, and support for you
Over the course of this 12-month programme, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in hands-on learning, working on real-world challenges that directly impact the energy industry. Most of your learning will be on the job, supported by your mentor and the teams around you. You’ll have a chance to apply your academic training to genuine industry problems while completing modules that contribute towards your degree.
Previous students on an Electrical Engineering Industrial Placement have been involved in projects such as:

Supporting improvements to safety through communications campaigns, training and other improvement projects.
Looking at how radiation protection supports the building and operational life of new power stations; developing the skills necessary to support a wide range of teams in order to provide advice on radiation protection.
Assisting in running, maintaining, and developing the condition monitoring programme throughout a plant.
We’re here to support you throughout the process and you’ll find helpful tips and advice here: https://www.edfenergy.com/careers/early-careers.
Your work location
Your work location will be within Glasgow. You will be situated at our office in 6 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow (G2 8JD).
Who you are
We are looking for candidates who are on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. You should possess strong technical and analytical skills, along with a genuine desire to learn and develop new capabilities. A questioning attitude, good teamwork, and effective communication skills are also essential qualities we seek.
Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace.
Closing Date
We are anticipating significant interest in this role and the advert will be closed once we have received a suitable number of applications so don’t delay, apply today!!
Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.
#DestinationNuclear

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