Electrical Engineer Graduate

Electrical Engineer Graduate

Ready to power up your engineering career and help Britain achieve net zero? At EDF, Success is Personal. Here, you’ll learn from experts, develop key skills, and shape your future within a business that’s driving the UK’s clean energy transition.

“I have spent the majority of my graduate programme in the Nuclear Services Electrical Team; everyone made me feel welcome and valued as a member of the group. It has been thoroughly enjoyable with lots of opportunity to learn, gain experience and contribute to the work done at EDF Energy, with support from more senior members of the team, who were always happy to help.” – Matthew, Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity

Alongside earning a salary of £37,500 per annum, you’ll join a 16-month training programme designed to build your technical expertise and professional confidence.

You’ll rotate through placements across our nuclear new build sites and operating stations, gaining hands-on experience in electrical systems, commissioning, safety case development and more. You’ll also receive protected training time for courses such as Nuclear Fundamentals and Safety Culture, and be supported to begin your journey towards chartership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology or other relevant bodies.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Electrical 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

• Support Grid Code compliance activities and stakeholder coordination
• Assist with electrical system design reviews including switchgear and power converters
• Contribute to nuclear safety case documentation and technical authoring
• Participate in site-based fault investigations and resolution
• Support commissioning teams at Hinkley Point C with test documentation and results

Your Work Location

You’ll be based at one of our key sites: Gloucester, Bristol, Bridgwater, Hartlepool or SizewellB. You’ll also have the opportunity for 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 Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electricity 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

Alongside a starting salary of £37,500 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, 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.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re 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 graduate scheme – so please don’t delay, apply today!

Our Virtual Assessment Centre will take place on 9th December.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.