Job Description
Renewables Engineering Graduate Programme
Join SSE Renewables, a leading player in the green energy sector, as a graduate engineer and contribute to delivering the world's green energy needs.
- Work on large-scale projects, including the UK's largest pumped storage facility and the world's largest offshore wind farm.
- Collaborate with international teams across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and Japan.
- Gain a strong foundation of knowledge in your core discipline and shape your placement pathway to suit your career goals.
- Work across technologies, including solar and battery, hydro, onshore and offshore wind.
As a graduate engineer, you will be based in the Technical Centre of Excellence and work in a team of technical experts in your core discipline. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, from researching new markets and preparing bids to design and delivery of projects, and working with asset management on the maintenance of existing assets.
You will be supported by an engineering manager who will help you set objectives and plan placements throughout the programme. You will also have support in obtaining chartership with a dedicated mentor and a graduate buddy who will help you build your network.
SSE Renewables is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourages applicants from all protected characteristics. We offer a range of benefits, including 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, and more.
Our graduates have obtained substantive posts following completion of the programme in roles including international design and delivery, asset management, project development, offshore and onshore mechanical or electrical engineering, construction design and delivery.
We are looking for engineering graduates with a real interest in renewable energy, innovation, and sustainability to join us on the journey to Net Zero.
Key requirements:
- Minimum of a 2:2 in the desired degree disciplines.
- Alignment with our core values.
- Genuine passion and interest in the energy sector.
- Highly flexible and agile in thinking.
We offer a competitive package with a range of benefits, including:
- 34 days holiday entitlement.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Discounted healthcare.
- Salary sacrifice car leasing.