Thermal Engineering Internship

2 weeks ago

Perth, United Kingdom SSE Full time

SSE Thermal

SSE Thermal is responsible for the flexible generation subsidiary of SSE plc, focusing on flexible energy generation and storage assets including carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, energy-from-waste, energy storage and gas generation.

SSE Thermal seeks to become the leading provider of flexible thermal energy in a net zero world. Transforming high-carbon generation assets to low-carbon whilst ensuring a Just Transition for our people.

SSE Thermal's flexible and efficient gas-fired generation will continue to play a critical role in the transition to a net zero future, providing reliable backup power and complementing renewable energy. However, we’ve committed to not constructing any further gas-fired power stations without a clear route to decarbonisation and are actively seeking ways to decarbonise our current assets through cutting-edge solutions such as CCS and hydrogen.

**What is the Role?**

**Role**: Engineering Internship

**Salary**:£24,580 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

**Working Pattern**:1 year fixed term contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

**Start Date**:Summer 2026

Working as part of our multi-disciplined teams, we have a range of opportunities for students to support projects across our Thermal business. We're looking for students who can bring fresh ideas, new skills and creative thinking, to deliver innovative solutions to help us reach net zero. This is an exciting time to join SSE Thermal and our vision couldn’t be simpler: to be the leading provider of flexible energy in a net zero world.

Our Engineering internships provide real hands-on experience through a 12-month placement. Throughout the placement, you will have the support of a business mentor and buddy, who will provide guidance and support to enable you to reach your full potential. You will be based in our Engineering and Asset Management divisions supporting engineering discipline teams. You would be working alongside colleagues who are exploring opportunities in emerging carbon capture and hydrogen technologies to ensure we can continue to provide flexible and reliable energy in a net zero world.

Our interns work collaboratively in a variety of contexts, while also taking ownership of their role by working under their own direction to drive action forward. There will also be networking and presentation opportunities, specialist sessions and support from our graduates.

**What do I need?**

We have the following opportunities:
Our opportunities are open to students who are in their 2nd year of their degree onwards or those who have already graduated.

We'd love you to have some practical work or project experience that reflects your passion for the energy sector, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team. You'll also be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges and should have a genuine interest in SSE Thermal and the prospect of a long-term future with us.

**What’s in it for you?**

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

**Next Steps**

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

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