Electrical Engineering 2024 Graduate Programme

We've listened to our previous graduates, and understand the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. When you join us, you can benefit from our Flexible First approach, and this will be unique to your own circumstances. This might mean a hybrid work pattern, or flexibility across the working week, but between you and your manager, you will work together to find the most suitable approach.

You'll have a minimum of a 2:2 BEng in Electrical / Electronic / Electrical Power, or Power Systems Engineering Degree. Please note, you must be willing and able to independently relocate to the role location prior to the start of the programme.

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. Safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE, and you should show alignment with our core values and have a genuine passion and interest in the energy sector.

Throughout our recruitment process, we are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the ability to; decide and initiate action, work with people, relate and network, adapt and respond to change, create and innovate, learn and research, adhere to principles and values, and show signs of entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.

Upon joining SSE as an Electrical Engineering Graduate, you'll be leading the way in contributing to an improved energy landscape for future generations.

You will benefit from exposure and real life experience, alongside first-class guidance to develop your technical skills and our Graduate Programme will provide the supportive, yet challenging, environment to allow you to excel to reach your full potential. In doing so, this will provide the foundation for you to become our next technical, experienced, and driven future leaders - vital on our journey towards net zero., It is important you read about our different business areas using the links below as we will ask you to select a preference when you reach the application form. This will help us to support your career ambitions and understand your preferences.

You may be interested in pursing a role within our SSEN Distribution business, where you will contribute to some exciting projects where you'll be at the forefront of developing, improving, and maintaining our network. You'll be involved in projects and activities that help us ensure our network is not only running effectively, but also is considering innovative new technologies and efficient ways of providing energy to all customers. You can read more about the Graduate Programme here.

Perhaps our Thermal business captures your attention, where you will experience the opportunity to spend time across the wider Thermal business, including Project Engineering, Operations, Project Delivery and Asset Management. You can learn more about the Thermal Engineering Graduate programme here.

Our Renewables business is a leading developer and operator of renewable energy generation. Joining our Renewables business, you could have exposure and the opportunity to work in onshore and offshore wind, hydro, or innovative technologies such as hydrogen and battery storage. If this captures your interest, you can find out more about the programme here.