Digital & Cybersecurity Degree Apprentice
About the Role
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Company: Siemens Energy Limited
Organization: Grid Technologies
Business Unit: Grid Solutions
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Student (Not Yet Graduated)
A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Digital & Cybersecurity Degree Apprentice, you will be based in our Manchester Office. This exciting opportunity represents a new growth period for Siemens Energy - Grid Technologies and offers excellent chances to be part of our apprenticeship programme.
Please note that this role will require you to attend Manchester Metropolitan University to complete the BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions, as well as a Level 6 degree apprenticeship qualification.
If you enjoy problem solving, thinking outside of the box, and working within a high-energy team, then a career as a Design Engineer at Siemens Energy could be a great fit for you. We value teamwork and creativity!
How You’ll Make an Impact
This engineer will design networks of intelligent devices using Ethernet protocols like IEC61850 for substation monitoring and control. Responsibilities include:
* Configuring device settings and integrating third-party systems (e.g., fire or CCTV).
* Testing configurations in a lab and assisting with onshore and offshore installation and commissioning.
* Configuring computer systems, performing cybersecurity analysis, and applying hardening principles.
* Designing and configuring SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, ensuring their integration with other subsystems.
* Optimizing data acquisition and maintaining system reliability, efficiency, and security.
The role will develop a strong appreciation of both hardware and software systems, along with knowledge of Cybersecurity and communication network components such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
* Every project needs to be designed and optimized to ensure it delivers on value, efficiency, and footprint.
* Gain experience in the technology and construction methods utilized in the business.
* Gain first-hand exposure to the role by working closely with Senior Design Engineers, technical leads, and Project Managers.
* Develop key technology and toolset skills in design, virtualization, visualization, and construction techniques.
What You Bring
* A minimum of 3 A Levels at grade BBC (or equivalent).
* GCSEs at grade C or above / grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), in English Language and Mathematics.
* Enthusiasm for a career in Renewable Energy project delivery.
* Enjoyment of working within a team environment.
* Relevant industrial experience (e.g., summer placements) is beneficial but not essential.
* A self-driven interest in IT (e.g., operating systems, docker, homelab concepts or programming) is beneficial.
* Ability to navigate through complex challenges.
* Flexibility and adaptability.
* Confident communicator and proactive problem solver.
About the Team
This engineer will join a mixed team of electrical equipment control, computer system, cyber security, and SCADA engineers responsible for ensuring that all components within and connecting to a substation can be remotely monitored and controlled from a central facility owned by the customer.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
We celebrate diversity and inclusion, understanding that our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities.
Career Development:
* You will develop skills through a combination of classroom work and on-the-job activities at Siemens Energy.
* Onward career development through L7 specialist MEng or MSc course and further professional qualifications such as IEng or CEng.
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