Overview

Instrumentation and Control Engineer Graduate Programme at EDF (UK) in Gloucester, England. The programme is a 16-month training path designed to build technical expertise and professional confidence, with rotations across nuclear new build sites and potential for a permanent Standard I&C Engineer role at Hinkley Point C.

About The Role

Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineering Graduate Programme. EDF offers a structured development path to launch an engineering career with purpose, focusing on nurturing skills to support Britain’s net zero journey.

The Opportunity

Salary of £37,500 per annum during the 16-month training programme. You will gain hands-on experience in instrumentation, control systems and cyber security across nuclear sites, with potential progression to a permanent I&C Engineer role at Hinkley Point C.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an I&C Engineering Graduate at EDF, you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects that support the UK’s journey to net zero.

• Develop human–machine interfaces for power station operators
• Review designs for protection equipment across the nuclear fleet
• Support technical and safety justifications for operational changes
• Troubleshoot with site technical teams
• Assist with software assurance and cyber security audits

As a Standard I&C Engineer at Hinkley Point C, you may also

• Support commissioning and configuration teams with design modifications
• Ensure timely delivery and verification of engineering deliverables
• Maintain cybersecurity compliance and design database integrity
• Update documentation and support validation testing
• Collaborate with system designers and attend progress meetings

Your Work Location

You’ll be based at one of our key sites: Gloucester, Bristol, Bridgwater, Hartlepool or Sizewell B. You’ll also have at least one placement away from your main location, gaining exposure to the wider EDF nuclear family. Most locations require 3–5 days in office per week.

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved, or be expecting to achieve, a 2:2 Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Maths or a related subject. You’ll have a genuine interest in nuclear energy, strong communication and organisational skills, and a passion for solving technical problems.

Security Vetting

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will ordinarily require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

Pay, Benefits And Culture

Starting salary of £37,500 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme. Benefits include customizable options such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more. EDF promotes a culture where success is personal and career paths are flexible to individual goals.

EDF is committed to inclusion and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Assessment and Application

Our Virtual Assessment Centre will take place on 9 December. We anticipate significant interest in this graduate scheme, so please apply promptly.

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Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Utilities