We’re helping shape the future of electricity.
A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.
We're investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the futu
Engineering is about solving problems, improving how things work and turning ideas into real-world outcomes.
Our Engineering Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to apply what you've learned at university to meaningful projects, gain hands-on experience and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for a successful engineering career. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to live work and gain insight into the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping the industries and infrastructure that support everyday life.
As an Engineering Graduate, you'll gain experience across a broad range of engineering activities, helping to develop, deliver, operate and maintain important infrastructure and assets.
Depending on your location, discipline and placement, you could be involved in engineering design, technical analysis, project planning, asset management, construction, commissioning, maintenance, operational support or continuous improvement activities. Some opportunities are primarily office based, while others provide regular exposure to operational environments, project sites and field-based engineering activities. Many roles offer a blend of both, giving you valuable insight into how engineering concepts move from design and planning through to delivery and operation.
You'll work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, contribute to live projects and gain first-hand experience of how engineering supports the successful delivery of major projects and operational activities.
Throughout the programme, you'll benefit from:
You'll have, or be expected to achieve, a minimum 2:2 honours degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Built Environment, Control & Instrumentation, Data & Digital, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering, Marine Engineering, Subsea, Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, CAD Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Technology, Building Information Modelling, Construction Engineering Management, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with strong CAD or BIM experience.
We're looking for graduates who:
You don't need to know everything on day one. What matters most is your willingness to learn, contribute and make the most of the opportunities the programme provides.
Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Graduates@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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At every stage of our hiring process, decisions are made by people - not technology. Your application should always be a true reflection of your skills and experiences. Using AI to fabricate details or generate answers without any basis in your own work is not the way to go!
