Control and Protection Engineering Apprentice

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG Full time
Control and Protection Engineering Apprentice About the Role

Location

United Kingdom

Newcastle up Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne

Company

Siemens Energy Limited

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Grid Solutions

Full-time

Experience Level

Student (Not Yet Graduated)

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Control and Protection Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprentice you will be based out of our Newcastle Office.

This exciting new opportunity represents a new growth period for Siemens Energy Transmission Solutions and offers excellent opportunities to be part of our fantastic Apprenticeship programme. We have several engineering degree apprenticeships available within Siemens Energy, and this particular opportunity will be supporting our Control and Protection Engineering team.

Alongside your full time work, you will be working towards a L6 BEng Product Design and Development Engineer at Newcastle University.

If you enjoy problem solving, thinking outside of the box, working within a high energy team and can react quickly to changes, then a career as a Design Engineer at Siemens Energy could be a great fit for you

How You’ll Make an Impact

A Control and Protection Engineer will design networks comprising of advanced intelligent devices using modern Ethernet protocols such as IEC61850 to interconnect the systems required to protect a substation. The engineer will also design the configuration and settings of the intelligent devices, test these configurations within a laboratory environment, and assist with the installation and commissioning of the products both on- and offshore.

The role will develop a strong appreciation of both hardware and software systems, along with knowledge of Cybersecurity and communication network components such as switches and routers.

  • Every project needs to be designed and optimised to ensure it delivers on value, efficiency and footprint, A design engineer knows what needs to be achieved, how it will be achieved, how long it will take and how much it will cost and works with the project operations team to achieve the required outcomes.
  • Gain experience in the technology and construction methods utilised in the business.
  • Gain first-hand exposure to the role by working closely with Senior Design Engineers and Project Managers.
  • Develop key technology and toolset skills in design, visualisation and construction techniques.
What You Bring
  • 3 A Levels at grade C or above (or equivalent) preferably including Maths and Science.
  • GCSE requirement – grade C or above in Maths, English (or equivalent qualifications) and an additional STEM subject at grades C, or 5, or above
  • Enthusiasm for a career in Renewable Energy project delivery.
  • Enjoyment of working within a team environment.
  • It would be beneficial, although not essential, for applicants to have some relevant industrial experience e.g. summer placements.
  • Must be flexible and adaptable.
  • Must be a confident communicator and proactive problem solver.
About the Team

Within this particular Engineering role, you will join a team of electrical equipment protection engineers whose responsibility it is to ensure that when a fault occurs within the substation, special protection systems ensure that personnel and the public are protected, and that damage is minimised to the remaining substation components.

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

  • You will develop skills through a combination of classroom work and on the job activities at Siemens Energy.
  • Onward career development through L7 specialist MEng or MSc course and further professional qualifications such as IEng or CEng.
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