Electrification Intern (12 months)

Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical.

Imagine contributing to projects that help move millions of people every day?

At Siemens Mobility, we're developing innovative transport solutions that are transforming the future of rail and making travel more sustainable. Start your career at the heart of that journey! 

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Are you an ambitious undergraduate looking for a unique Internship? 

Kick-start your career with a 12-month placement that gives you the opportunity to experience life at Siemens Mobility. You'll be immersed in real projects, gaining hands on industry experience, develop valuable business skills and build meaningful relationships across the business. Supported by structured development activities and a network of colleagues and fellow interns, you'll leave the programme with the experience, learning, confidence and connections to take the next step in your career.

Siemens Electrification powers electric trains, trams, and metros worldwide by designing, installing, and maintaining all the necessary equipment, like substations and overhead lines. Their work ensures these vehicles get the electricity they need to run safely and efficiently, supporting modern electric transport and helping to reduce its environmental impact. 

The Protection and Control (P&C) Team within the Electrification Business Unit of Siemens Mobility, Rail Infrastructure are responsible for the development of cutting edge protection and control schemes and the implementation of digital substation solutions to allow the railways in Britain to be safer, greener and morning cost effective! We are at the very cutting edge of electrical protection design and you will be working within a dynamic and driven team which delivers electrification on all major UK projects.

You will be based in our York office and be joining a small, dynamic team at the very forefront of UK electrification!

You‘ll make a difference by:

  • Always turning up keen to learn and apply yourself.
  • Being motivated to always perform at your best in a variety of scenarios.
  • Being willing to apply the knowledge you have gained through your education and experience to challenging situations to get the best outcome for the project and the customer.

In addition to your day-to-day role and learning, you will take part in a structured development programme consisting of professional skills training and coaching support.

What you’ll need to succeed: 

We are seeking innovative and inquisitive candidates that demonstrate the following; 

  • Should be on track to achieve a 2:2 or above 
  • Logical thinking, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving 
  • Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change 
  • Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions 

Transform The Everyday with us 

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and transform the every day with us! 

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  • Deadline
    December 31st, 2026
  • Salary
    £25,878 + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:2 and above (expected)
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Location
    York (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Control & Instrumentation
  • Electronic/Electrical
  • Mechanical
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