Overview
Mechanical Engineering – 12-month Year in Industry
Are you an engineering undergraduate, looking for a year in industry placement?
Then look no further. A year in industry with Drax is a great opportunity to put the theory you’re learning into practise. We are one of the largest energy producers in the UK and somewhere you can make a tangible difference. Not only will you learn valuable skills as you start out on your career, you will be doing so in the unique atmosphere of the UK’s largest power station, a nationally significant and critical asset near Selby, North Yorkshire.
About the role
On your placement you will be working within our Mechanical Engineering team, you’ll be getting hands on with a range of projects and variety of challenges that arise on plant. You’ll be working collaboratively with the team to find the best solution, utilising your problem-solving skills and leveraging your knowledge gained at University. You will have the opportunity to work on everything from fuel collection, storage, material transfer conveyors & piping, pumps, fire detection & suppression systems and Boiler engineering projects
About you
If you are studying towards a MEng, BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related subject, then we would love to hear from you. You will need to have a knowledge of engineering software as well as experience with AutoCAD, 2D and 3D software. Alongside this, you will need good communication and planning skills.
About Drax
We are 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 is what Tom Crossland, one of our current students, had to say.
“The placement has given me first-hand experience of working for a big name in the energy sector; understanding the unique challenges of a biomass-fired power station while developing universal key skills for a future career in engineering, such as communication, timekeeping, and stakeholder management. The placement gives you exposure to a range of live projects, gaining experience and an understanding of the processes involved from inception to plant hand-over. Drax is extremely supportive of learning, offering a variety of useful training courses from internal and external providers.”
Application Process
Applying is easy, please click “Apply now” button below and submit your CV and covering letter. 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 in early June 2022 and finish in late June 2023.
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.
To arrange a chat or get a copy of the job description, please email .
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Drax
Competitive salary
Permanent
Mechanical Engineer