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Electrical Engineering Summer Internship

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Centrica

6d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Engineering
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have a 1st degree in electrical engineering, proficiency in MS Office, UK work rights, and availability from June 17 to August 15, 2025.
  • You will support engineering teams, tackle real challenges, gain hands-on experience with diverse energy assets, and participate in both in-person and site activities across the UK.

Requirements

  • Expecting a 1st degree in a suitable electrical (or closely related) engineering discipline, accredited by the relevant engineering institution (or a 2:1 with Masters)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Available to start the programme from 17th June – Friday 15th August 2025

Responsibilities

  • Engineers are at the heart of developing, operating, upgrading and/or decommissioning all of Centrica’s energy asset portfolio.
  • This portfolio includes the largest gas store in the UK, offshore and onshore gas production assets and Net Zero projects including solar, battery and hydrogen technologies.
  • Our summer placement programme will immerse you in the engineering behind these assets, supporting dynamic teams and taking on real engineering challenges.
  • With a positive and proactive attitude, on this programme you will gain first-hand experience of an industrial environment, helping you develop into a successful engineer of the future.
  • Centrica’s assets are based across the UK, with hubs in Windsor, Hessle (East Yorkshire) and Brigg (North Lincolnshire).
  • Our nine-week summer placement will have elements of in-person activity at Windsor and at operational sites, and the extent of travel and in-person activity varies depending on the exciting projects our interns get involved in!

FAQs

What is the duration of the Electrical Engineering Summer Internship?

The summer placement will last for nine weeks, from 17th June to 15th August 2025.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is based in Windsor and various Centrica sites throughout the UK.

What is the salary for the internship?

The salary for the internship is £24,000 pro rata.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the internship?

You should be expecting a 1st degree in a suitable electrical (or closely related) engineering discipline, accredited by the relevant engineering institution, or a 2:1 with a Masters.

Is prior electrical engineering experience required?

No practical electrical engineering experience is required; a positive and proactive attitude is more important for this internship.

Will accommodation be provided during the internship?

Yes, accommodation will be provided for the duration of your placement, if required.

What skills are needed for this internship?

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook is required.

Can I apply if I do not have the right to work in the UK?

No, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this internship.

How can I find out more about Centrica and this internship?

For more information about the opportunity and everything else Centrica has to offer, you can visit www.centrica.com/careers/emerging-talent or follow them on Instagram @centrica.earlycareers.

How do I apply for the internship?

You can apply by clicking the 'Apply' button in the job advertisement. Applications will only be accepted through this method.

Centrica

Leading energy services and solutions provider focused on helping customers live sustainably, simply and affordably

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1997
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Centrica is a leading energy services and solutions provider founded on a 200-year heritage of serving people. We are the UK’s biggest retailer of zero carbon electricity, serving around 10 million customers across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe through brands such as British Gas, supported by around 9,000 highly trained engineers and technicians. Centrica’s purpose of helping customers live sustainably, simply and affordably drives our strategy and our People and Planet Plan.

Culture & Values

  • We care deeply about our impact: Care

    The safety of our team and of others around us is paramount. We respect others, and the trust they place in us. We want to make a difference to society and those we effect. We have a sense of responsibility which goes beyond our job

  • We do things right and deliver: Delivery

    We value delivering great service and customer outcomes. We are rigorous, do things the right way, and follow best practice. We appreciate the journey as well as the results. We seek simplicity, efficiency and continuous improvement

  • Together we win: Collaboration

    We enjoy working with others. We believe relationships and partnerships are fundamental. We are best when we work as a team. We seek out views and mutual understanding, even from our harshest critics

  • We are nimble, curious and innovative: Agility

    We don’t stand still and know when to change. We seek out new things which will make a difference. We are restless, always looking to do better. We embrace the ideas and perspectives of others

  • We step up and take responsibility: Courage

    We pursue the right outcome, knowing it is rarely easy. We are prepared to stand for what we believe. We will challenge where we believe the path is wrong. We face into the challenge and grasp the opportunity

Benefits

  • Financial Benefits

    To help our people look after their finances we offer different options to support with saving for the future, learning more about your money and giving peace of mind.

  • Health & Wellbeing

    Helping our colleagues to take care of their physical and mental health is something we really care about. We offer a wide range of benefits in this space.

  • Home & Lifestyle

    Colleagues can also level-up their benefits by taking advantage of discounts on those things that mean the most to them.