We are driven by our purpose: to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We are a leading generator of renewable electricity and one of the largest electricity network companies in the UK.
We develop, own and operate low carbon infrastructure to support the zero-carbon transition. This includes onshore and offshore wind, hydro power, electricity transmission and distribution grids, and efficient gas-fired generation, alongside providing energy products and services for businesses, and we have interests across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Japan, Spain, Portugal, Denmark and Poland.
We are UK listed, employing 10,000 talented and skilled people and are real Living Wage and Fair Tax Mark accredited.
Because we’re SSE, and we’re for a better world of energy – for everyone.
Upon joining SSE as an Electrical Engineering Graduate, you'll be leading the way in contributing to an improved energy landscape for future generations.
You will benefit from exposure and real life experience, alongside first-class guidance to develop your technical skills and our Graduate Programme will provide the supportive, yet challenging, environment to allow you to excel to reach your full potential. In doing so, this will provide the foundation for you to become our next technical, experienced, and driven future leaders - vital on our journey towards net zero.
You’ll have a minimum of a 2:2 BEng in Electrical / Electronic / Electrical Power, or Power Systems Engineering Degree. Please note, you must be willing and able to independently relocate to the role location prior to the start of the programme.
At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. Safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE, and you should show alignment with our core values and have a genuine passion and interest in the energy sector.
Throughout our recruitment process, we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the ability to; decide and initiate action, work with people, relate and network, adapt and respond to change, create and innovate, learn and research, adhere to principles and values, and show signs of entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
Distribution: Reading, Portsmouth, Swindon, Oxford, Salisbury, Basingstoke, Aldershot, Petersfield
Renewables: Dublin or Glasgow
Thermal: Leeds, Peterhead, Keadby, Medway, Atwick/Aldbrough, Glasgow, Perth
Our programmes are accredited by the IET, ICE and IMechE and offer a route to Professional Registration.
You'll also receive an excellent package with 34 days' holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more.
We've listened to our previous graduates, and understand the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. When you join us, you can benefit from our Flexible First approach, and this will be unique to your own circumstances. This might mean a hybrid work pattern, or flexibility across the working week, but between you and your manager, you will work together to find the most suitable approach.
You will also have the choice to be involved in our Education and Employability outreach events, as well as a range of volunteering opportunities to help inspire the next generation of engineers. In addition to this, some of our existing graduates are involved in the recruitment process which we find incredibly rewarding!
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Employment beyond the expiry of your graduate visa will only be possible if you meet the minimum salary threshold for the role you have applied for, as outlined by the Home Office at the applicable time.
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