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As an Electrical and Electronic Engineering Trainee you will be based out of our Manchester Office. This exciting new opportunity represents a new growth period for Siemens Energy - Grid Technologies offers excellent opportunities to be part of our fantastic engineering development programme.
Please note that this role will require you to attend Manchester Metropolitan University on a weekly one-day release to complete the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree which will be fully funded by Siemens Energy.
If you enjoy problem solving, thinking outside of the box, working within a high energy team and can react quickly to changes, then a career as a Design Engineer at Siemens Energy could be a great fit for you!
How you’ll make an impact
An Electrical and Electronic Engineer will design networks comprising of advanced intelligent devices using modern Ethernet protocols such as IEC61850 to interconnect the systems required to protect a substation. The engineer will also design the configuration and settings of the intelligent devices, test these configurations within a laboratory environment, and assist with the installation and commissioning of the products both on- and offshore.
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 and routers.
- Every project needs to be designed and optimised to ensure it delivers on value, efficiency and footprint, A design engineer knows what needs to be achieved, how it will be achieved, how long it will take and how much it will cost and works with the project operations team to achieve the required outcomes.
- Gain experience in the technology and construction methods utilised in the business.
- Gain first-hand exposure to the role by working closely with Senior Design Engineers and Project Managers.
- Develop key technology and toolset skills in design, visualisation and construction techniques.
What you bring
- A Minimum of 3 A Levels at grade ABB (or equivalent) and to include minimum grade A in at least one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics or Pure Mathematics
- GCSEs at grade A or above / grade 7 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.
- It would be beneficial, although not essential, for applicants to have some relevant industrial experience e.g. summer placements.
- Must be flexible and adaptable.
- Must be a confident communicator and proactive problem solver.
About the team
Within this particular Engineering role, you will join a team of electrical equipment protection engineers whose responsibility it is to ensure that when a fault occurs within the substation, special protection systems ensure that personnel and the public are protected, and that damage is minimised to the remaining substation components.
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. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
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.
