Electrical Engineering Year In Industry

Help develop the smarter, more sustainable technologies powering the railway of the future.

Our 11-month Electrical Engineering Year In Industry Placement gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within one of Britain's largest users of electricity and telecoms networks. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to meaningful projects while developing the technical knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in electrical engineering.

What you’ll be doing

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 real engineering projects while building the knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in electrical engineering. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Support projects focused on renewable energy technologies and improving railway resilience
• Gain experience in signalling and telecommunications systems
• Contribute to initiatives that improve safety standards, reduce journey times and deliver innovative engineering solutions

You'll work alongside experienced engineering teams, applying the theoretical knowledge gained through your studies to real world engineering challenges. Throughout your placement, you'll be supported by colleagues, mentors and fellow students.

Who you are matters

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:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• A creative approach to tackling challenges
• Good time management and organisation skills
• A proactive approach to learning and development

What you’ll get out of it

Over 11 months, 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 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 the following year's Graduate Scheme, giving you the opportunity to continue developing your career with Network Rail

• Salary: £25,409 pro rata
• Locations: York, Doncaster, Peterborough, Gateshead, Stafford, Birmingham, Manchester, Ashford, Milton Keynes, London
• Start date: September 2027
• Programme duration: 11 months
• Minimum degree requirements: On track to achieve a 2:2 in an IET-accredited degree

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