Technical Graduate - Electrical, Control & Instrumentation
Job Introduction
Discover our Technical Graduate Scheme
Our vision is to be the world leading ‘go to’ nuclear laboratory.
We have an exciting science and technology strategy for the future. To deliver it, we need to continuously develop our technical talent. Our Technical Graduate Scheme is purpose-built to develop our next generation of technical experts. On the programme you will be given the opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects within the industry, whilst developing your skills to enable you to reach your potential.
We’ll help you to develop both personally and technically. We’ll surround you with the best minds in the nuclear industry – from around the world – encouraging you to learn from others and develop yourself in all ways, at all times. You’ll be challenged, stretched and pushed to your limits – just as we’re pushing the limits of what’s possible in nuclear.
You’ll discover the industry, discover yourself and discover the future. Of that, we’re certain.
Learning & Development
Our Technical Graduate Scheme is a two-year programme in which you’ll be placed in a set team with a line manager. Even so, you’ll still have the chance to explore other areas of the business through internal secondments.
When you join, we’ll give you a five-day induction so you can learn about NNL, the programme you’ll be following and, of course, what we expect from you.
From there, you’ll experience a number of training modules across the two-year period, taking time out of the business to work on your development every two-three months. We’ll cover everything from time management and team working, to report writing and ethics. You’ll be given a set amount of time each week that’s purely dedicated to work on your development. We’ll learn about you together.
Whilst you’re continually looking to personally develop throughout the training programme, you could find your next discovery whilst being involved in projects of global importance; surrounded by a support network of experts who want you to succeed.
Role Responsibility
Discover Electrical Engineering
As a Graduate Electrical Engineer you will be involved in bespoke remote handling equipment, tooling, and inspection systems for all aspects of remote operations plant intervention work in the nuclear industry. Graduate E,C&I Engineers can expect to use 2D AutoCAD LT workstations and be involved in concept design, detail design, manufacture, test, commission and on site deployment.
You will work in the supply of industrial control systems and instrumentation for remotely deployed equipment for use in active plant, underwater operations, waste size reduction & processing and decommissioning. In addition you will also be involved in the design, build and operation of industrial control systems and instrumentation on inactive test rigs to prove new technology, equipment and processes prior to deployment in active nuclear plant environments.
The Ideal Candidate
Discover what we want from you:
We’ll expect you to graduate or have graduated with a 2:1 or higher in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering.
We have opportunities available for both Graduates and for those who have a PhD or post doctorate experience. Those with a PhD will be recruited on a higher starting salary to recognise their additional studies and experience.
More than this, though, we need graduates with enquiring minds. People who know there’s more to discover, and who have the drive and determination to discover it. Whether that’s untapped skills within themselves, or undiscovered solutions to the world’s energy issues. We need passionate, driven individuals who know that the world as it stands is not enough; who’ll push against barriers until they break through. We need individuals who can take the initiative to work both independently and within a team. We are looking for graduates who want to learn from the best, even when they become the best themselves.
About the Company
We play a key role in the UK and global nuclear industry. That means reducing the cost of clean-up and decommissioning, maintaining critical skills and attracting talented new people to the industry. We're the only UK organisation with the skills, facilities and expertise to provide technical support to all aspects of the nuclear industry. What's more, we pride ourselves on offering quality, value and service to every one of our customers.
National Nuclear Laboratory