Engineering Summer Placement
Leeds
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£26,239 a year
- Gain practical experience in engineering by contributing to real projects and working alongside qualified professionals.
- The ideal candidate will be a university student pursuing an engineering degree, with a passion for solving complex challenges.
- This full-time, 12-week fixed-term placement starts in June 2027, based in Leeds, with a competitive salary and additional benefits.
Start Date: Commencing June 2027
Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds and Perth
Salary: £26,239 per annum + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family
Working Pattern: Full Time | 12 Week Fixed Term Contract
Turn Theory Into Practice
Engineering is about turning ideas into reality, solving complex challenges and finding better ways of doing things.
Our 12-week Engineering Summer Placement gives you the opportunity to experience engineering in practice while applying what you've learned at university. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real projects and gain valuable insight into how critical infrastructure is designed, built, operated and maintained.
Whether you're considering your future career options or looking to build your practical experience, this placement will help you develop your skills, broaden your understanding of the industry and see engineering in action.
About the Placement
Over 12 weeks, you'll become part of a team working on real engineering activities and projects that support the delivery of essential infrastructure and services.
Depending on your location, discipline and placement, you'll gain exposure to a range of engineering work, including design, technical analysis, project delivery, asset management, maintenance, operational support and continuous improvement activities. Some placements are primarily office based, while others provide opportunities to visit operational sites, project locations and engineering facilities. Many offer a blend of both, helping you understand how engineering concepts move from planning and design through to delivery and operation.
You'll learn from experienced engineers and technical specialists, contribute to meaningful work and gain first-hand experience of how engineering supports the successful delivery of major projects and operational activities.
Throughout your placement, you'll benefit from:
- Meaningful work and real responsibility from day one.
- Exposure to engineering projects, technologies and working environments.
- A mix of office, site and operational experience, depending on your role and placement.
- Support from experienced engineers, mentors and technical specialists.
- Valuable industry experience that will support your future studies and career.
What We're Looking For
You'll be in your second or third year of university, studying towards a degree in one of the disciplines below, and intending to return to university following the completion of your placement. The disciplines available at each location are:
- Aberdeen: Civil Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
- Glasgow: Civil Engineering, Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
- Inverness: Civil Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
- Leeds: Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
- Perth: Civil Engineering, Control & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
We're looking for students who:
- Are excited by the opportunity to apply their engineering knowledge to real projects and practical challenges.
- Enjoy analysing problems, exploring solutions and thinking critically about how things can be improved.
- Build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with people from different teams, disciplines and backgrounds.
- Are curious, adaptable and motivated to learn, develop and gain new experiences.
- Take pride in doing the right thing, maintaining high standards and putting safety and quality at the heart of what they do.
- You don't need to know everything on day one. What matters most is your willingness to learn, contribute and make the most of the opportunities your placement provides.
About SSE
We’re helping shape the future of electricity.
A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.
We're investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system
We’re accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Graduates@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
All applications should be submitted online. The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026.
We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment.
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