Civil Engineering - Year in Industry

12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Location– Selby
Salary - £23,400
Closing date – 14th March 2025

Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers, and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:
We’re one of the largest energy generators in the UK, with our main site in North Yorkshire covering 13 square miles. That means there are a lot of complex and interesting structures to work on, not to mention some of the new ones in the pipeline. You’ll be supporting the activities of the Civil/Structural Engineering Department, working closely with the team’s Lead Structural Engineer. You’ll be getting stuck in on a diverse portfolio of projects across Drax power station and supporting a nationally significant asset, while learning invaluable skills for your future career at the same time.

As a Year in industry student, you can expect to get involved in projects such as road repairs, fibre reinforced concrete slabs, steelwork strengthening, and concrete repairs, or management of smaller repairs and structural defects to maintain the structural assets.

We could easily tell you more about what a fantastic opportunity this is, but here’s what one of our recent our placement students have said about their experience:

“Being at Drax has given me a much more practical experience of civil engineering. Being able to spend time on-site and in the office with experienced & expert engineers as well as cutting-edge technology has helped me broaden my skills and improve my academic knowledge. Perhaps more usefully it has given me many other skills outside of civil engineering, such as communication, team working & organisation. Being in such a friendly and supportive team has given me the opportunity and confidence to undertake new tasks and challenges. Overall, it has been a really enjoyable experience.”

Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’ll be

• Working towards an MEng or BEng in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.

• Currently enrolled in a course that allows for a 12-month industrial placement.

• Willing to travel to our site in Selby, Yorkshire Monday to Friday.

• Able to understand typical structural defects and their causes.

• Strong technical skills with experience with AutoCAD and an understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially for preparing reports and working with spreadsheets.

• Confident in your communication skills, developing the ability to effectively chair meetings.

• For someone who wants a strong construction experience to support their design experience

Your Development:
You’ll receive a comprehensive welcome and induction to Drax and can look forward to a structured development plan of learning on our ICE training scheme. Our student ‘Power up’ development programme has been designed to provide you with a selection of essential and technical skills, and the opportunity to develop your business acumen and personal development.

Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support

your lifestyle. If successful in this role, you’ll get:

• Private Healthcare with Vitality

• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time

• Personal accident cover

• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%

• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply:
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