2026 Graduate Programme - Energy - Transition
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Services & Locations
* Low Carbon - Engineering (MEng Electrical Engineering only): Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham
* Renewable Power - Onshore Renewables (MEng Electrical or Civil Engineering only): Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, London, Birmingham
A little bit more about your role and the team
Working as a Graduate in Energy Transition will mean working on exciting and innovative projects across the UK as well as overseas in various specialist services including Low Carbon to Renewable Energy.
The Energy Transition team delivers multi-disciplinary services to clients that together as a project portfolio deliver a net zero future. We support the full range of power generating assets from conventional generation which is vital to provide base and peaking capability to renewable generating assets such as wind and solar.
Our involvement ranges from feasibility studies and providing advice on technical, financial, emission and environmental issues, to engineering design, process modelling and construction management. We also provide long‑term operational management support services.
Projects
* Green Hydrogen generation plant design, for example PEM based hydrogen production
* New CCGT plants being designed and installed around the world
* Upgrades and modifications to existing gas networks
* Pipeline routing studies for large distribution networks
* Design of onshore wind turbine foundations
* Design of structures on an innovative energy generation project in USA
* Inspection work on existing electrical sub‑stations in the UK
* Design and review of new solar PV and battery storage projects in the UK and overseas
Day‑to‑day Activities Could Include
* Projects including design, delivery, client engagement and stakeholder management.
* Winning work by contributing to proposals building an understanding of business development and commercial considerations.
* Other initiatives driven by the service lines that have a direct influence on growth.
Graduate Development Programme
Our two‑year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programme includes core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on‑the‑job experience.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
You’ll have graduated with at least a 2:2 in a Master’s degree (Electrical or Civil Engineering).
* Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career’s recruitment process.
* You’ll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026.
* You’ll have a passion for consulting.
* You’ll have a desire for structural engineering and design.
* An enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
* You’ll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.
* In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
Additional Information
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Seniority level: Internship | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Education and Training | Industries: Professional Services
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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