Civil Engineer - Selby, United Kingdom - Drax Group
Description
Civil Engineering – Year in Industry
Salary £20500
Location: Selby
Closing date: 26th January 2024
Complete your internship in a FTSE 250 company, that's leading the way in sustainability, and has committed to being carbon negative by 2030
We're so excited to offer you the chance to put the theory you're learning into practice. You'll be supporting the activities of the Civil/Structural Engineering Department, working closely with the team's Lead Structural Engineer. You'll be getting stuck in on a diverse portfolio of projects across Drax power station and supporting a nationally significant critical asset and learning invaluable skills for your future career at the same time.
What we're looking for...
We're looking for someone who is working towards an MEng or BEng in Civil Engineering and willing to travel to our site in Selby, Yorkshire. You'll have an understanding typical structural defects and their causes, strong technical skills with experience with AutoCAD and an understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards for the design of steelwork, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber. You'll be asked to chair meetings, write up reports and work with spreadsheets so being comfortable with your communication skills and Microsoft skills is essential.
About Drax
We're one of the largest energy generators in the UK, with our main site in North Yorkshire covering 13 square miles. That means there are a lot of complex and interesting structures to work on, not to mention some of the new ones in the pipeline.
We could easily tell you more about what a fantastic opportunity this is, but here's what our placement students have said about their experience:
"Being at Drax has given me a much more practical experience of civil engineering. Being able to spend time on-site and in the office with experienced & expert engineers as well as cutting-edge technology has helped me broaden my skills and improve my academic knowledge. Perhaps more usefully it has given me many other skills outside of civil engineering, such as communication, team working & organisation. Being in such a friendly and supportive team has given me the opportunity and confidence to undertake new tasks and challenges. Overall, it has been a really enjoyable experience." – Henry Frost, Year in Industry Student
What happens next?
Once you hit "apply," you'll be taken through our application questions and adding your CV is optional. Remember, we want to get to know you as an individual, so don't forget to let us know your motivations and aspirations as well as why Drax sparked your interest. The placement will start mid to late June 2024 and finish in late August 2025
One thing we would ask is that you take some time to consider our location, which is a bit out of the way and normally requires your own transport to get here.
For any questions on the Civil Engineering 12 month year in industry, you can contact our Early Careers Resourcing Specialist –Kathrine Berry.