Graduate
Trainee Engineer -EC&I Salary
£31,750 Location: Glasgow Closing
date: 31st March 2025At
Drax we believe in developing the skills of our employees and we recognise the
contribution that early careers can make to our businessAbout
the role Based
out of our Glasgow office initially, this is an exciting and varied
two-year rotational programme within our E,C&I Engineering team. You will
be provided with great exposure to the challenges of maintaining and improving
our portfolio of hydro and pumped storage power stations. All the while we will
support you in gaining the knowledge and skills you need to achieve chartership
with the IET and succeed in your role. The
programme will see you work on our historical power stations, there is plenty
of maintenance and engineering challenges that come with old sites but there
are also some exciting new ones, where we look at new technologies and
solutions to keep these power stations providing the flexible, low carbon power
the grid needs.Sounds
pretty good so far, right? Here is what we are looking for.What
we’re looking for…We
are looking for passionate graduates with a flair for engineering. You will
need to possess a BEng or MEng in Electrical/Control & Instrumentation
Engineering (or related) degree obtained through an IMechE accredited course,
coupled with a desire to learn.You’ll
need to have great analytical and problem-solving skills along with good
communication skills and a proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork.So,
if this sounds like you then why not kick start your career in Engineering with
us?About
Drax We
are one of the largest energy generators in the UK, with our Hydro sites in
Scotland and main site in North Yorkshire covering 13 square miles. That means
there are a lot of complex and interesting structures to work on, not to
mention some of the new ones in the pipeline. Together,
we make it happen. At
Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued
and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively
work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and
establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for
all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter
their background. Find out more about our approach here. What
happens next? Once
you click “apply,” you’ll be taken through our application questions and adding
your CV is optional. Remember,
we want to get to know you as an individual, so don’t forget to let us know
your motivations and aspirations as well as why Drax sparked your
interest. For
any questions on the technical apprenticeship programme, you can contact
our early careers resourcing specialist – Amy Nickelson.