Wood is recruiting for a summer placement engineering student in its Staines based Flow Assurance team. Wood has successfully delivered more than 2,000 flow assurance projects for more than 200 companies worldwide. Our Flow Assurance group has tremendous expertise in flow assurance innovation and consulting from design through operations and software development to address life cycle needs to increase production and improve operability.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in supporting fast-moving projects in subsea/offshore and/or onshore energy transportation with a continuous focus on delivery and client satisfaction. Supporting global energy transition through decarbonization including hydrogen transport and CO2 capture and injection is a key part of our future growth plans, and you may also have the opportunity to be part of our ongoing energy transition projects. To get the most from this role, it is expected that you will work in the office most of your time however hybrid working will be considered.

About the role

You will be mentored by one of our senior engineers and work with engineering teams on anything from small, fast-paced scopes to larger, major energy projects. You will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn a range of simulation software and perform simulations in the areas of single phase and multiphase pipe flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, to support project design development.
  • Assist with in-house development of tools & programs.
  • Become familiar with writing technical reports.
  • Involve in presenting and discussing technical results and the impacts of recommended design(s) to interdisciplinary teams within Wood and to external project Clients.
  • Participate in internal workshops and training lectures.

What we can offer

  • Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across subsea and export systems, engineering and technology solutions.
  • Access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities through Wood’s global network of technical leaders and subject matter experts.
  • Flexible working arrangements; that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant.
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
  • Competitive salary; to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
  • Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
  • Support to your education through meaningful work and support to individual projects.

Skills & qualifications

  • Applicants should have a strong desire to actively learn, innovate and problem solve as part of a team.
  • Applicants should be working towards a good honours degree (BEng or MEng) in Chemical Engineering or similar.
  • Applicants will have completed at least one year of full-time education in an engineering discipline.
  • Strong problem solving & analytical ability.

About us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.www.woodplc.com

Diversity statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.