Electrical Engineer Industrial Placement

EDF (UK) – Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

Ready to power your future while helping Britain achieve net zero? Join our Electrical Engineering Industrial Placement and contribute to one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects—while developing the skills and experience to shape your career.

"Electricity is such a vital component in everyone’s lives. It powers schools, businesses, and hospitals, so I knew that if I did my placement within EDF then I would have a really large impact on society, and that made my placement a lot more fulfilling.” – Priyanka, Science & Engineering Industrial Placement.

This 12‑month placement offers a starting salary of £24,500 and the chance to work at Bridgwater on the Hinkley Point C construction site or Satellite Delivery Centre—both part of the largest construction project in Europe. You’ll join our Engineering Programme, gaining hands‑on experience in electrical engineering. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real‑world challenges, and develop technical, analytical, and collaborative skills that will support your future career.

During your placement you’ll be immersed in practical learning and supported by mentors and collaborative teams. Past students have contributed to safety improvement campaigns, supported radiation protection strategies, and helped maintain condition monitoring programmes across operational sites. The placement offers the chance to apply your academic training to genuine industry problems while completing modules that contribute towards your degree.

You’ll be based at the Bridgwater Hinkley Point C construction site or Satellite Delivery Centre, where you’ll be part of a team driving progress on one of the UK’s most significant energy projects.

• You are on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree (2:2 or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Instrumentation & Control.
• You have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility, priority will be given to those who already have the right to work.
• You are eligible for Security Vetting, requiring at least three of the past five years of residence in the UK.

Alongside a starting salary of £24,500 per annum and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we are committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

We anticipate significant interest in this industrial placement scheme—so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF.