Graduate Electrical Engineer d/f/m

RWE Generation SE, Essen (DE), Swindon (GB), Geertruidenberg (NL)
To start as soon as possible, full time, fixed term (18 months)

RWE Generation provides a flexible mix for a powerful future. With a team of around 3,500 employees, the division operates flexible gas power plants, bioenergy facilities, and hydropower stations in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and Turkey. These assets play a vital role in balancing the supply of renewable energy during periods of fluctuation, thereby ensuring the stability of the power grid. Recognising the importance of energy storage, RWE Generation is integrating battery systems into its operations and pioneering hydrogen-powered technologies — an essential element for storing renewable energy for when it is needed most. As a long-standing partner for the regions in which we operate, our reliable, clean and flexible assets enable us to play a key role in decarbonising the energy system. Our team continues to be inventive, using their experience, talent and sunrise technologies to be the cornerstone our society can rely on.

We are looking for Graduate Electrical Engineers to join us in our October 2026 cohort. You will work at our different assets, both domestically and internationally so a willingness to travel regularly is essential.

Whilst your specific tasks may change depending on your placements, it could include:

• Planning, prioritising, and executing day-to-day electrical maintenance, including proactive routine maintenance of electrical apparatus (e.g., 415V switchgear, motors, electrical actuators).
• Ensuring compliance with maintenance and operational safety policies, procedures, and plant equipment standards within the discipline area.
• Developing and improving Local Maintenance Strategies to align with the overall Asset Strategy, while providing technical support to maintenance technicians.
• Working on the Electrical aspects of our projects to build new assets.
• Managing budgets, control costs, and oversee contracts for daily activities and specific projects.
• Fostering a culture of innovation to drive continuous business performance improvements.

At the end of your programme, you will have developed the skills to go into a role as an Electrical Engineer at one of our assets or in our Essen Head Office.

• Degree educated in Electrical Engineering or similar, preferably at a Masters level.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Business fluent in English and German.
• Willing to travel and relocate, both during your programme and after with our financial support.
• Open to learning new skills and be taken outside of your comfort zone.

Advantageous, but not essential

• Relevant internships or work experience.

• An expected starting salary of £40,403 per annum.
• A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata.
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave from day 1 of you joining #TeamRWE – For primary care givers, weeks 1-29 will be fully paid and 30-39 paid via SMP. For secondary care givers, you'll get 12 weeks of fully paid leave.
• One free professional membership subscription.
• Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme.
• Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing.
• Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need.
• Up to 2 days volunteering a year.

To view a preview of our benefits site ‘YourHub' and see some of the other benefits we have on offer please visit 'RWE YourHub'.