Instrumentation and Control Engineering Graduate Programme

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Instrumentation and Control Engineering Graduate Programme

At EDF, we’d love our graduate programme to be a launchpad for your unique career journey. Embolden your passion and ambition, learn from mentors and industry experts, and empower your skills and potential. Let’s inspire change and contribute to building a more sustainable energy future.

Here, success is personal, and through our collaborative 16-month training programme, you’ll learn from the expertise of today and begin developing the creativity and innovation of tomorrow.

“The Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme has given me the fantastic opportunity to work across all aspects of the nuclear lifecycle: Design, Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning. Every team has been enthusiastic about my personal development!” Harry, Engineer

EDF is leading the transition to a cleaner, low-emission, electric future and tackling climate change. We’re generating the right mix of wind, nuclear and solar electricity to power the nation, whatever the weather. We’d love for you to join us on our journey to help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.

Our Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Opportunity

Get ready to launch your Engineering career with our customised 16 month training programme! You'll rotate through exciting placements that are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Experience the hands-on work across our Nuclear new build sites.

We're committed to your growth, offering a tailored training path to enhance your skills and knowledge.

You’ll contribute to different projects throughout the programme and here are some examples of work our recent I&C graduates have completed:

• Developing human-machine interfaces for power station operators at Hinkley Point C
• Reviewing the design of replacement protection equipment on our existing nuclear fleet
• Developing the technical and safety justifications for power station equipment to extend its life or change its operational regime
• Hands-on trouble-shooting with site technical teams
• Supporting software assurance and cyber security reviews and audits

Our Science and Engineering Programme also includes protected training time for courses covering nuclear fundamentals, EPR (European Pressurised Reactor) systems, communications and health & safety.

Our programme is accredited with a number of professional institutions, and we’ll support you to gain chartership with the relevant professional body:

• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
• Institute of Physics (IoP)
• The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
• The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institute for Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
• The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

You’ll have mentors and industry experts to give you advice along the way and help you with decisions about your future career path.

During your training period, the main locations you could be based at are:

• Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester
• Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater
• Aztec West Bristol
• Satellite Development Centres (SDC) Bridgwater
• Sizewell C, Suffolk

Please note this programme is rotational in its nature, so you will be required to move around. But don’t worry - we’ve got you covered with practical and financial support every step of the way.

Post the Training period, you will have an opportunity to be offered a permanent role as a Standard I&C Engineer at Hinkley Point C power plant having the responsibility of supporting Operational I&C Design modification and Validations during the life cycle of the plant. Some of the responsibilities would include:

• Delivering HPC to the best possible safety, quality, time, and cost standards: high level of engineering during day-to-day operations
• Supporting and assisting the commissioning and configuration team on impact assessment of modifications impacting Standard I&C
• Support V&V team during functional validation test
• Develop strong relationships with system designers located either on-site or back office for any clarification requested during activities

Our Pay, Benefits, and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £37,500 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a host of customisable benefits, such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, healthcare cash plan, tech vouchers, product discounts, experience days, and many more.

Everyone’s welcome at EDF. We are committed to building a future workforce that reflects equal gender balance, supports social mobility, and includes individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will do everything possible to support your application, making necessary adjustments as required.

Interested…?

To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved or be expecting a bachelor’s degree, 2:2 or higher, in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths. You must also have a genuine interest in nuclear energy, the power generation industry and technology with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, whilst being keen to solve technical problems.

Also, to meet our security vetting requirements, you need to have lived in the UK for at least three out of the past five years.

Our Hiring Approach

At EDF, we strive for a fair, objective, and consistent assessment process to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We’ll assess your current capabilities as well as your enthusiasm for learning and developing new ones.

We anticipate significant interest in this graduate scheme – so please don’t delay, apply today!! As we’ll close this advert when we’ve received interest from the desired number and calibre of candidates.

Our Virtual Assessment Centres will take place on 2nd April.

Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.

About EDF Energy

As Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we are meeting around one-fifth of the country’s demand and supplying millions of customers with electricity and gas. We are leading the transition to a cleaner, low carbon future, tackling climate change and helping Britain reach net zero.

We generate low carbon electricity from six nuclear power stations, more than thirty onshore wind farms and two offshore wind farms, and we operate one of Britain’s biggest battery storage units, one gas and one coal power station, EV charge-points, and combined heat and power plants.

We are also helping our customers, both in business and at home, to join generation electric and take their first steps to sustainably powering their lives.

EDF is on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We're dedicated to fostering a work environment that is both physically and psychologically safe, where equity is prioritised, and Everyone's Welcome. At EDF, our networks are integral to our inclusive culture. Open to all, they support our people and advocate for positive change. 

Work is just one part of our lives at EDF. As well as your annual leave entitlement and monthly salary, we are dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. .

Joining our Early Careers programmes means you will not only be building a career from day one, you will also be helping to create a more sustainable energy future. We will give you access to a wide range of support throughout your time with us. Through our Early Careers team, you will have a consistent point of contact during the length of your programme to provide ongoing support and development. 

Not only are opportunities for career success plentiful at EDF, career success is not defined by the business. Our people get to decide what success means to them and then we help them achieve it.Adhere to company policies and procedures at all times

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