Thermal - Operations C&I Engineering Graduate Programme
Join to apply for the Thermal - Operations C&I Engineering Graduate Programme role at SSE plc.
Base Location: Peterhead (Engineering Team - Control & Instrumentation)
Salary: £34,000 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Start Date: September 2026
About SSE Thermal
SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees keep the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we are exploring low-carbon technologies, carbon capture and storage projects, hydrogen initiatives, and other decarbonisation options. SSE is investing £24bn this decade and aims to lead the energy transition.
What do I need to join?
We celebrate difference and strive for an inclusive culture. Safety is at the heart of everything we do. You should align with our core values and have a genuine passion for the energy sector.
Qualifications: Minimum of a 2:2 BEng in a C&I discipline.
We expect graduates to be highly flexible to adapt to changes and the fast-paced evolution of the business. You should be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges.
Programme Information
Please refer to the programme overview contained here for more information. You can find out more about what to expect during the recruitment process here.
Benefits
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life – Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity
Work with an equal opportunity employer – We foster an open and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equal opportunities for everyone to succeed.
Application Process
All applications should be submitted online. Closing date for applications is Sunday, 12th October, 2025.
If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, contact graduates@sse.com. We can arrange a call to discuss adjustments if you email us with a preferred time.
Before commencing employment, you will complete pre-employment screening, including a basic criminal records and credit check. SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities and can consider sponsorship on a case-by-case basis. Visa decisions sit with UKVI and not SSE.
Next Steps
Next steps and further information on the recruitment process can be found via the SSE careers site and the programme overview referenced above.
Seniorities & Job Type
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Strategy/Planning, Science, and Engineering
* Industries: Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy
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