Job Description
Renewable Energy Scholarship Student
firmus energy networks is responsible for the construction and operation of a gas network of over 2,200km through more than 30 cities, towns and villages across Northern Ireland.
An exciting scholarship role has become available within the Engineering department of our business. We offer excellent remuneration and benefits packages and the opportunity to play a key role in our journey towards a lower carbon future, and the transportation of renewable gases through our existing network to support new and existing customers in meeting their sustainability ambitions.
About The Role
Are you passionate about renewable energy and creating a more sustainable world for the future?
firmus energy networks, in partnership with Ulster University, is delighted to offer a Renewable Energy Engineering Scholarship to start your learning journey.
The Offer
* £2,000 Annual Bursary
* Paid Summer Placements for the duration of your studies (10 Weeks)
* 1 Year paid industrial experience (@£24,999.98K p.a plus benefits)
* Professional mentorship & support
* Eligibility to apply for the Graduate Engineer Programme following graduation
Egilbility Criteria
* Must be in first year of study for the BEng Renewable Energy Engineering (Magee)
* Have good communication, IT & interpersonal skills
* Have the Right to Work in the UK for paid placement experience with firmus energy
* Hold a current UK/EU driving licence
* Be willing to travel to Antrim office & throughout NI licence area as required
Skills Needed
About The Company
An award-winning, Top 100 energy business based in Antrim with almost 70 employees. We design & build and maintain natural gas networks across NI, for over 110,000 homes and businesses. Established in 2005 we built our network over 35 towns and cities in our original Ten Towns and Belfast. Our network is more than 2,200km, the equivalent of laying mains from Antrim to Frankfurt! We have an important job to do helping deliver reliable and sustainable green gas to heat homes, power factories, universities and critical services. Information for candidates: We use reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable. Reserve lists are for 12 months during which reserve candidates will be offered the same or similar post should one become available.
Company Culture
Specific Purpose (temporary) Contracts: Should a permanent vacancy arise during the course of a Specific Purpose Contract, the successful candidate will be offered the position on a permanent basis where eligible. What makes firmus energy networks a great place to work. We are a values-based, award-winning energy business with a family-feel. We are committed to offering rewarding and challenging careers in the energy sector and provide excellent remuneration and benefits packages, not least hybrid working for all staff. We care about our people, the environment and the communities we work in and we have fun too. Why not join us on our journey to a cleaner, brighter future as we transition towards more renewable sources of energy. firmus energy networks is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
* Students must be in their first year of study for the BEng Renewable Energy Engineering (Magee)
* Students must have excellent communication, IT & interpersonal skills
* Students must have a Right to Work/Study in the UK
* Students must hold a current UK/EU driving licence
* Students must be willing to travel to our Antrim office & throughout our NI licence area as required
Closing DateFriday 28th March, 2025