We have all kinds of industrial placement opportunities for science and engineering students keen to get an early insight into the wide range of careers within nuclear power generation.
Civil Engineering
Our Civil Engineering placement offers a unique opportunity to work on our Hinkley Point C project and learn how our new nuclear power stations are designed and constructed to be compliant with UK nuclear regulatory requirements.
Research & Development
Help us to prepare for future challenges, unlock opportunities for the business and build a brighter energy future for the UK through a career with our Research & Development centre.
Data
Join our Data Acceleration Team in their mission to help us become a fully data-driven company. Working with a team of engineers you’ll gain experience of building highly resilient, scalable and performant data engineering and data science products in an automated and efficient manner.
Digital
Digital channels are our main customer contact route and this placement will provide the opportunity to help develop innovative digital solutions that will underpin our ambition to grow the volume, breadth and quality of our digital customer channels in the future.
Communications
Our Communications placement offers the opportunity to support our Strategy and Corporate Affairs team, gaining exposure to political, stakeholder and media engagement; as well as the creation of corporate digital and social content.
Robotics
A unique opportunity to get involved in a growing technological area, working on robotics and developing the automation of our HR processes using UiPath software.
Human Resources
An opportunity to work in our HR Systems Support Team, gaining an insight into how we maximise the value of our HR IT systems within a complex business environment.
Supply Chain
A wide range of suppliers provide works, goods and services to support the operation of our nuclear business. Working in our energy generation business, see if a career in Supply Chain is right for you.
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1. Apply online
Your journey starts by registering online and completing the application form. We’ll ask for key information such as qualifications and work experience and why you want to work here.
2. Online situational strengths testing
If you look like a good match for EDF Energy, we’ll ask you to complete an online situational strengths test. This assessment will give you the opportunity to show us your strengths and will give you an insight into the work our interns and industrial placements are involved in.
On successful completion of the Online Situational Strengths test you will be asked to complete an Online Numerical Reasoning test.
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3. Telephone interview
Get through the online stage and you’ll have the chance to tell us more about yourself during a short telephone interview. As well as giving more evidence of the skills and qualities we’re looking for, you’ll be able to show us you’ve given careful thought to your career choice.
4. Interview
The last stage is to meet us for an interview. We’ll see how well you approach tasks, deal with issues and work with others. You’ll also get to learn more about our culture, our people and our programmes, as well as having the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and capability.
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5. Offer
Congratulations – you’ve made it through the interviews and we’d love for you to join our team. We’ll make you an offer very soon. If you accept, it’s the start of a very exciting career with EDF Energy.
We’ll keep in touch throughout the summer to make sure you’ve got everything you need for the months ahead.
Lee Manson’s experience, Industrial Placement
“I joined while studying to be an Electrical Design Engineer at university. It let me put theory into practice. I wouldn’t change it for anything else.”
Kiaya Pandya's experience, Blue Lab intern
EDF Energy offers an exciting insight into the energy sector, from generation through wholesale markets to customer service. As someone who aims to find a career in renewable energy, this broad overview, and variety of experience, has allowed me to grow my understanding of this diverse environment. My role involves researching, planning, developing and trailing new projects with the aim of rolling out the solutions we develop to the wider business. I have built a Facebook chat bot and am developing structures for a potential future app. I have been encouraged me to meet as many people, in as many different disciplines as possible, to help me gain a deeper, holistic view of the organisation. I have been sent to various offices and sites to talk with professionals in roles I am aiming towards. It was brilliant to get such an in-depth and personal insight into the world of offshore generation and R&D.