Our 10-week Electrical Engineering Summer Placement gives you the opportunity to gain practical engineering experience while working alongside experienced colleagues and former graduates. You'll get involved in major infrastructure projects, develop valuable technical skills and gain insight into how we keep the railway running safely and efficiently.
Take the opportunity to gain experience across a range of electrical engineering activities while developing your technical knowledge and understanding of the railway.
You'll contribute to meaningful projects while building the knowledge and experience needed for a career in electrical engineering. You'll have the opportunity to:
Throughout your placement, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, gaining practical experience and applying your academic knowledge to real projects across the railway.
You'll need to be in your penultimate year at university, be on track to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 in an Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) accredited degree, and have the flexibility to occasionally travel to attend training opportunities at various locations.
We're looking for logical thinkers with a creative approach to solving complex problems. You should be resourceful, hardworking and comfortable managing your own time. Other qualities we're looking for include:
Over 10 weeks, you'll gain a rounded experience of what it takes to be an Electrical Engineer at Network Rail. You'll be surrounded by supportive colleagues and receive coaching from experienced professionals as you develop your skills, confidence and industry knowledge.
We invest in our summer placement students because we believe they have the potential to become the future of our business. If you impress us during your placement, you'll be considered for future opportunities, including the following year's Graduate Scheme.
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