EDF Energy R&D Industrial Placement 2020 – United Kingdom

We’re proud to be Europe’s largest generator of sustainable, low carbon energy; committed to rolling out Electric mobility as standard, self-sufficiency and ownership of energy consumption through smart, innovative products which help decarbonise homes & businesses. We believe that, together, we can create a cleaner, low-carbon future.

Introducing Generation Electric: They are leading a quiet revolution shaping the future of sustainable living and working through low carbon electricity. They are switching to low carbon energy sources, storing it in their homes and then selling it back to the grid and using electricity to power their movement. They are the pioneers of a better, more sustainable future for our planet.

And, at the forefront of the innovations supporting Generation Electric you’ll find all of us: the people of EDF Energy.

Take your next step and join us. We believe that generating and supplying electricity isn’t just about power, it’s about the power to transform lives and futures.

The EDF Energy R&D UK Centre, a fully owned subsidiary of EDF Energy, is an integral part of the EDF Group R&D international network, The strategy of the centre is to lead research and development for EDF Energy, creating value, preparing for future challenges and unlocking opportunities for the business.

You may be working in the Modelling and Simulation team where you will be contributing to the work on lifetime extensions of our current fleet of nuclear power plants. Particularly, the integrity of the graphite cores which is experiencing significant modifications with ageing due to oxidation and irradiation. As the graphite ages, the components are likely to crack. You will be working largely with models and simulations of the plant to ensure safe lifetime extensions.

If you secure a position with Natural Hazards team you will be exposed to the R&D challenges in the areas of environment and natural hazards including meteorology, ocean sciences, marine biology, space weather and climate change. You will get the opportunity to work with key stakeholders to underpin the operations of our current fleet of nuclear power stations as well as the new build development projects.

Placements are available at:

• Interchange, Croydon
• Manchester University

It’s worth noting that we don’t offer relocation help for Industrial Placements. So if the placement you’re applying for isn’t in your local area, you’ll need to be able to cover the cost of moving to and living there yourself.

After you’ve completed your industrial placements, you should know for sure whether you want to be part of the UK’s energy future. If all goes well, we hope to see you back at EDF Energy after university, on one of our gradaute programmes.

• Studying towards a Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science or related degree.
• On track to achieve or will have already achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree or 2:2 postgraduate qualification
• Technical and analytical skills
• Business acumen
• Lots of initiative and good people skills
• Desire to learn and develop
• Willingness to locate

• £16,500
• Generous holiday allowance
• Product and service discounts
• Wellbeing and support services

Take your next step and join us, we’re the UK’s largest creator of low-carbon electricity and we believe that generating and supplying electricity isn’t just about power, it’s about the power to transform lives and futures.

We’re proud to be an inclusive, disability confident employer and recognise the importance of employee well-being, and although we advertise opportunities on a full-time/part-time basis as standard, flexible working arrangements will be considered.

We’re about the people who work with us and we celebrate their diversities and embrace the value that their differences bring. We believe that a culture of inclusion forms the basis of a truly sustainable business and is vital to shaping a strong and fresh-thinking organisation, with a number of employee networks and benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Recruiting from the widest possible pool of talent, we assess every potential employee against our four key behaviours – Integrity, Inclusion, Inspiration and Impact. We make sure that our workforce is a true reflection of our communities and customers. Their unique perspectives not only give us a better understanding of customers from all walks of life, but bring fresh ideas too.

Join us and be part of a better energy future.