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SSE
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
SSE is a leading generator of renewable electricity and one of the largest electricity network companies in the UK.
  • We develop, own and operate low-carbon infrastructure including onshore and offshore wind, hydro power, electricity transmission and distribution grids, and efficient gas-fired generation.
  • We’re investing £20.5 billion over the next few years in major projects, such as building the world’s largest wind farm, to provide low-carbon electricity for millions of people. We’re also building flexible networks to deliver the sustainable energy we all need to heat our homes and businesses, drive our cars, and power our lives.
  • We have 10,000 employees across the UK and Ireland.

Ready to build a better world? Start here.

You want to make an impact. You want your ideas to count. And you want to get your career off to a flying start.

We’re the UK and Ireland’s clean green energy champion. If you’re ready to power change, one of our early careers programmes could be right for you.

Join one of SSE’s Electrical & Electronic Engineering programmes and you’ll work on some exciting projects – from improving renewable energy generation to developing wind farms. You will gain skills that will shape your career, and, after the programme, you could end up in a variety of stimulating and rewarding roles at SSE.

To reach net zero by 2050, we’re looking for people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that’s more sustainable and inclusive for all. So come and join us on our journey to net zero.

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Centrica
Energy Services & Solutions
Centrica is a leading energy services and solutions provider founded on a 200-year heritage.
  • We are the UK’s biggest retailer of zero carbon electricity, serving around 10 million customers across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe through brands such as British Gas.
  • We have 20,000 employees worldwide including 7,000 highly trained engineers and technicians.
  • Our purpose is to help our customers live sustainably, simply and affordably.
  • We’re on a mission to reduce our environmental impact and reach net zero by 2045, and to help our customers do so by 2050.

Could you be the face of our future?

Ignite your career within the fast-paced, ever-changing, energy industry. One small step now will power big changes to your future and set you up for a limitless career!

Our early careers programmes provide an amazing opportunity for you to make a big impact within our diverse organisation, implementing and ultimately helping to shape the strategy that enables us to grow.

We’ll give you real responsibility from day one, doing meaningful work on critical business projects and helping deliver our People & Planet Plan as we transition to net zero. You can expect excellent rewards, ongoing support and the chance to fulfil your potential, along with the respect and flexibility you need to be who you want to be at work.

We’d love you to come and play your part, and, in helping to shape the future of our planet, you’ll also gain all the skills you need to shape your future career.

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SSE
Computing & Technology
SSE is a leading generator of renewable electricity and one of the largest electricity network companies in the UK.
  • We develop, own and operate low-carbon infrastructure including onshore and offshore wind, hydro power, electricity transmission and distribution grids, and efficient gas-fired generation.
  • We’re investing £20.5 billion over the next few years in major projects, such as building the world’s largest wind farm, to provide low-carbon electricity for millions of people. We’re also building flexible networks to deliver the sustainable energy we all need to heat our homes and businesses, drive our cars, and power our lives.
  • We have 10,000 employees across the UK and Ireland.

Ready to build a better world? Start here.

You want to make an impact. You want your ideas to count. And you want to get your career off to a flying start.

We’re the UK and Ireland’s clean green energy champion. If you’re ready to power change, one of our early careers programmes could be right for you.

SSE’s IT programmes give you the flexibility to learn and grow, with support every step of the way. You’ll gain real hands-on experience, build an invaluable network and develop a unique set of skills that will shape your career. The end of the programme is only the beginning – you could end up in a variety of stimulating and rewarding roles in IT at SSE.

To reach net zero by 2050, we’re looking for people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that’s more sustainable and inclusive for all. So come and join us on our journey to net zero.

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Schneider Electric
Energy Management
Schneider Electric provides integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software.
  • We are leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation in homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure and industries.
  • We do this through integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services across the entire life cycle.
  • With a global presence in over 100 countries, we are the market leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems.

A career with purpose

At Schneider Electric, we are on the lookout for passionate people to help us innovate at every level and build a future that empowers all to make the most of their energy and resources.

We’ve plenty of graduate programmes for you to choose from, including technical & engineering, data & software, sustainability, supply chain and sales & marketing. They’ll be lots of development opportunities for you to take advantage of, and, at the end of the programme, we’ll help you transition into a permanent position with the team/business you worked in as a graduate.

We also offer a wide variety of internships across the company that will empower you to thrive.

At Schneider Electric you’ll find a dynamic and collaborative environment that will support your learning, development and well-being throughout your career with us. So join us and play your part in delivering safe, reliable, efficient, sustainable and connected energy for everyone.

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SSE
Civil Engineering
SSE is a leading generator of renewable electricity and one of the largest electricity network companies in the UK.
  • We develop, own and operate low-carbon infrastructure including onshore and offshore wind, hydro power, electricity transmission and distribution grids, and efficient gas-fired generation.
  • We’re investing £20.5 billion over the next few years in major projects, such as building the world’s largest wind farm, to provide low-carbon electricity for millions of people. We’re also building flexible networks to deliver the sustainable energy we all need to heat our homes and businesses, drive our cars, and power our lives.
  • We have 10,000 employees across the UK and Ireland.

Ready to build a better world? Start here.

You want to make an impact. You want your ideas to count. And you want to get your career off to a flying start.

We’re the UK and Ireland’s clean green energy champion. If you’re ready to power change, one of our early careers programmes could be for you.

Join one of SSE’s engineering teams and you’ll work on some exciting projects across a diverse portfolio of major infrastructure associated with power generation, transmission and distribution. After the 2-year graduate programme, you’ll end up in a variety of stimulating and rewarding roles in either design or construction execution for both new build and existing asset refurbishment projects.

To reach net zero by 2050, we’re looking for people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that’s more sustainable and inclusive for all. So come and join us on our journey to net zero.

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