Thermal Engineering Internship

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:-

Engineering Placement - Development Team based Perth.  This placement is only open to candidates with chemical & process, mechanical, civil, electrical, control & instrument degree disciplines.

Engineering Placement - Pressure System Team based Leeds.  This placement is only open to candidates with mechanical or material engineering degree disciplines.

Engineering Placement - Asset Management based Leeds.  This placement is only open to candidates with engineering or digital degree disciplines.  Please note note security clearance requires candidates to have been UK residents for 5 years or more.

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. 
 
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Visit ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more. 

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online. 

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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