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Graduate EC&I Engineer at Assystem in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, gb
Job Description
Company Description
Meeting the challenges of the energy transition and strengthening our sovereignty are among the key priorities of the 21st century. At the heart of these challenges, Assystem supports its clients in delivering their most strategic projects. To achieve this, our 8,000 Switchers leverage their expertise in engineering, project management, and digital solutions.
Operating in 13 countries (Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and North America), we contribute to the development of new nuclear power generation capacities, the operational maintenance of existing facilities, and the design and delivery of critical infrastructure, particularly in the defence sector.
Your Future Team
Are you interested in how electrical systems, control technology and automation help complex facilities operate safely and effectively? Our two year Graduate Programme gives you the chance to put theory into practice on live Defence and New Build projects, supported by experienced people who want to help you grow.
Job Description
Your Responsibilities
From day one, build experience across electrical, electronic, control and instrumentation activities. As your confidence grows, you'll take on more responsibility and develop the technical judgement needed for a career in EC&I engineering.
Your main responsibilities include:
Support the design and specification of electrical, control and instrumentation systems.
Prepare calculations, drawings, schedules, reports and design documentation.
Contribute to requirements capture, design reviews and technical assurance.
Work with mechanical, process, safety and digital teams to manage interfaces.
Support testing, verification and technical problem-solving.
Why Join Us?
🚀 Give purpose to your career by joining a company that contributes sustainably to the production of low-carbon, competitive, and sovereign energy.
🌍 Explore a wide variety of projects and careers within a strong group, ensuring stimulating and diverse assignments throughout your career.
📚 Develop your skills through an ambitious training program: 5,000 employees trained and more than 100,000 training hours delivered each year.
Qualifications
Your Strengths and Requirements for Success
We’re looking for graduates who:
- Have, or expect to achieve, a degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control, Mechatronics or Power Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Are curious, motivated to learn and ready to put ideas into practice.
- Communicate clearly and enjoy working with others.
- Can think logically, solve problems and pay attention to detail.
- Are excited by the opportunity to build a career on complex projects.
Additional Information
Eligibility Requirements:
To join our Graduate Scheme, you must be a UK sole national and a UK resident, as this is required for the type of work we do. You’ll also need to be able to obtain a minimum of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with some roles requiring higher levels of clearance.
As part of the programme, you should also be willing to relocate or travel within the UK, and we’ll provide relocation support where needed.
More information on the security vetting process and clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: National Security Vetting: clearance levels
Recruitment Process
After submitting your application, you’ll receive confirmation of next steps. If successful at screening, one of our recruitment team will call you to discuss:
📄 Your application and eligibility
⚡ Your passion for energy transformation
🎓 Your interest in and knowledge of your chosen discipline
Successful applicants will then be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre at one of our UK offices.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.