Overview

Instrumentation and Control Engineer Graduate is a 16-month training programme at EDF, with rotations across nuclear new build sites and potential for a permanent role as a Standard I&C Engineer at Hinkley Point C. Salary: £37,500 per annum.

What you’ll be doing

• 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. There’s also potential for at least one placement away from your main location. Most locations require 3–5 days in the 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 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.

At EDF we work hard to maintain a culture where Everyone’s Welcome. We encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is nevertheless a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. Sponsorship may be a possibility.

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

Alongside a starting salary of £37,500 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customizable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days and more. Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us. EDF is a Disability Confident employer and will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Application and Dates

We anticipate significant interest in this graduate scheme, so please don’t delay—apply today. Our Virtual Assessment Centre will take place on 9 December.

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