Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
Wood’s Consulting business is looking for Engineering Placement Students to join our Subsea and Pipeline Engineering Team. This 12-month placement, starting in September 2027, will be based at our Staines office and forms part of a university degree programme.
Early Careers at Wood
Do you want a challenge? Transform the world.
The Role
As part of our Subsea and Pipeline Engineering team, you will contribute to innovative energy transportation and energy transition projects across a range of challenging environments, including the North Sea, Caspian Sea, Black Sea, West Africa and the Mediterranean.
You will support the delivery of engineering solutions by assisting in the preparation of:
Engineering proposals
Techno-economic studies
Technical reports
Material specifications
Equipment requisitions
Engineering drawings
This role offers exposure to a diverse range of technical challenges while providing valuable experience in delivering high-quality solutions for global energy infrastructure projects.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Within Consulting, our clients range from both major and independent operators of onshore oil & gas and clean energy facilities such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and windfarms, through to suppliers, fabricators and EPC contractors. We execute projects from concept through detailed design, construction and commissioning on a world-wide basis. We are proud to be working on projects that support the energy transition journey, enabling a more sustainable future for us all.
Responsibilities
During your placement, you will have the opportunity to:
Support energy transportation and energy transition projects in challenging environments around the world
Contribute to projects involving complex engineering conditions, including deepwater developments, extreme temperatures, corrosive products and demanding geohazard environments
Work on world-class onshore pipeline projects involving CO₂ and hydrogen transportation systems
Develop skills in industry-leading engineering software for pipeline and cable routing and design
Gain experience using advanced finite element analysis software such as ABAQUS
Assist in preparing engineering studies, technical reports, specifications and project deliverables
Qualifications
What Makes you Remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Working towards a Bachelor's degree with an expected minimum 2:1 classification, or studying for a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Subsea Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Interested in developing your engineering knowledge within the energy industry
Comfortable using engineering and general software applications
A strong team player with a collaborative approach
An effective communicator with good written and verbal communication skills
Willing to take initiative while recognising when to seek guidance
Curious, proactive and eager to learn new skills
Able to apply practical engineering judgement and problem-solving skills
If all of this sounds good to you, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood!
What we can offer
Technical and personal development; you will have access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities
Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across the different Energy and Materials market sectors
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle. We also offer a number of lifestyle benefits, such as gym membership, travel insurance and a bike to work scheme.
Early Careers Network (ECN); join your peers within our ECN and have the opportunity to support and share ideas with other recent graduates across our business units
Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
