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Graduate Electrical Engineer

  • Nuclear
  • Permanent /
  • Multiple
  • United Kingdom
  • 12/10/24
  • On site

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.


In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.


Job Description

About our Graduate Programme:

As a graduate at Assystem, from Day 1 you will be welcomed to the Assystem family, we will focus on getting you up to speed on what we do, our values, and what you can look forward to on our 2-year experience.

You will have the opportunity to work with customers on live projects, bring value from the start and learn new skills.

As part of the programme, you will have access to Mentors, benefit from peer-to-peer learning through our Graduate Forums, identify and develop skills through our upskilling framework, and the opportunity to work across different industries and customers.

Job Description

As a Graduate EC&I Engineer your main responsibilities will include

  • Contribute to the development of design packages for Electrical, Control and Instrumentation based systems, for a variety of clients (mostly nuclear, but also some other energy transition focused organisations).
  • Support site construction and commissioning work.
  • Deliver a broad range of engineering consultancy and support services to a variety of Assystem clients.
  • Present findings internally to Assystem teams and externally to clients, requiring excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Act independently, or under instruction from an Assystem Lead Engineer.
  • Work within budgets for assigned tasks.
  • Work in accordance with the Assystem Quality Management System.
  • Assist in proposal writing and other related bidding activities when required.
  • Offer solutions to issues as they arise, rather than simply reporting problems for others to solve.
  • Bring fresh and innovative approaches to the way we deliver work.

My profile

Essential:

  • BEng qualification in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Systems, Software)

Desirable:

  • Experience using digital design tools (CAD, BIM, AVEVA, Smart Plant etc.).
  • Knowledge and/or interest in coding and programming.
  • Evidence of beginning your journey to Chartered status with the Engineering Council.

Requirements for Assystem Graduate Scheme:

  • Successful Candidate must be a UK Sole National
  • Successful Candidate must be willing to relocate as part of their rotational Scheme (Relocation Support available) 

Security Clearance:

The successful applicant must be a UK resident and, due to the nature of the work to be undertaken, applicants will be required to meet this criteria in order to attain a minimum level of BPSS clearance. 

When will we be in touch?

Thank you for applying! 
We will be sifting through applications and you will receive a response to your application confirming the next steps.

If you reach the next stage, you will be called by one of our recruitment team who will ask you some questions around:
– Your application
– Your Eligibility for the role
– Your passion for Energy transformation
– Your passion for your chosen discipline 
– your knowledge on your chosen discipline.

Successful applicants will be invited to our in-person assessment centres. These will be held in November 2024

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

Are you a prospective or recent graduate?

Assystem offers you the opportunity to join our Switch to Grow UK Graduate Scheme, where you’ll gain hands on experience in engineering, digital services, and project management by working on some of the world’s most critical energy projects.

Be part of the challenge of the century; accelerating the switch to low carbon energy!

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