Summer placements

Powering your career prospects.

As the UK and Ireland’s clean energy champion, SSE is acting now to transform the way we power our lives. We have ambitious goals, and we’re looking for ambitious undergraduates to help deliver them. 

If you’re studying for your degree in a relevant subject and want a career that makes a difference, a summer placement gives you the chance to gain valuable experience in a thriving industry. 

With an SSE summer placement, you can expect to:

• Contribute to important business challenges in areas such as Distribution, Transmission, Renewables, and Energy Solutions
• Learn from industry experts as you develop real-world skills to complement your academic knowledge and experience
• Develop skills and experience across a wide variety of tasks, working independently and as part of a team
• Work in a supportive environment where diversity is valued and your ideas count

What's in it for you?

• Grow your skills with a structured, hands-on development programme, relevant to your degree
• Earn while you continue your university studies
• Discover whether a career in the energy industry is right for you
• Improve your career prospects with SSE and with other future employers
• Build a network of our business experts who may be able to support you in the future

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