Engineering and Technology Year in Industry

London, England, United Kingdom

11/20/2024

Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL Internship Scheme.

We’d like to remind you that you must ensure you are eligible for this scheme before applying. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.

This application will also contain a series of questions to establish whether you are eligible. It is important that you take great care in reading and answering these questions as we will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.

Please Note: We only allow one application for any of our internship schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY YEAR IN INDUSTRY SCHEME

Keep London moving through the sustainable application of engineering and technology.

Fun Fact / What makes us different?

The diversity of TfL’s activities means that we can offer a far wider range of placements than most other employers – we cover every mode of transport in London apart from aviation!

Salary

£25,294 pro rata

Location

London/Hybrid

The role will be based in London.Hybrid working (typically working from home no more than 50% of the time) will be the default arrangement going forward, although some courses and placements will require full-time attendance.All employees have the right to request flexible working; we will consider all requests in a reasonable manner.

Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Important Information

Most of our interns work normal office hours, with occasional shifts to take part in night or weekend engineering activities (depending on the placement).

What We Offer

You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow:

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
• 28 days Annual leave (Pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more
  
  

Duration

1 year

Entry Requirements

You’ll need to be in your penultimate year of your degree and be on track to achieve a minimum of 2:2 BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in electrical, electronic, systems or mechatronic engineering or a closely related subject accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Candidates on IET accredited pure Mechanical Engineering degree programmes will only be considered for the Systems Engineering stream.

If your university is included in the IET list of accredited degrees and your specific degree course is in the process of being accredited, we will consider the suitability of your qualification on a case-by-case basis.Please provide the following details: degree subject, modules undertaken in the final year, and final year project title. Please state to best of your knowledge when the course is expected to receive accreditation.

Engineering Council (engc.org.uk)

Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.

Start date

8 th September 2025

Job Overview

Our Engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system. The emphasis of our scheme is on developing world-class electrical, systems and technology engineers who seek to become the senior engineers, subject matter experts and leaders of the future.

Your Work Will Include Finding Solutions To Meaningful Problems, Spanning Multiple Transport Modes. You Will Collaborate With Multi-disciplinary Teams From Across TfL And With Customers, Local Government, And The Supply Chain To Deliver City-defining Programmes And Cutting-edge Technology. Some Current Works Include

• Piccadilly Line Upgrade – Transforming the existing signalling system and procuring a new fleet of modern trains;
• Step-Free Access – Improving accessibility across the Tube and Overground networks by making more stations step-free;
• Bus Electrification – Enabling greener, cleaner travel by upgrading existing buses to zero tailpipe emissions.
  
  

London never stops and the engineering challenge which we face in modernising and upgrading our systems. Our network plays a massive role in being a strong, green heartbeat for London and as Engineers, we help shape the decisions that will lead this objective.

You will support reliable operation of one of the world's leading transport networks and shape London’s future transport network.

Sustainability

Sustainability is intrinsic to the way we work, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the environment.Much of what we do, directly contributes to the decarbonisation and public health of London.

What will I be doing?

Your one-year IET-accredited development programme will be made up of three placements of 3-4 months in duration, and you will receive all of the training and support needed to succeed in your role.

Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience that you need for a successful engineering career. We will also support your route to gaining Chartered Engineer status with the IET, and your selection of a permanent role within the TfL Engineering Directorate.

Everyone’s career is different, so every journey through the scheme is unique.

You Will Have The Freedom To Choose The Placements You Work On Within An Overall Framework, Guided By Your Scheme Sponsor, Mentor, Buddy And Development Advisor.The Following Are Examples Of Placements You Could Be On Whilst On The Scheme

• Systems Performance and Integration – simulating train performance for new trains.
• Environment & Sustainability Engineering – developing technical strategies for Net Zero projects.
• Lifts and Escalators Engineering – learning about safety standards, implementing technology updates and reviewing system designs to create a more accessible network for our customers.
• Depot Operational Engineering – learning about root-cause analysis, investigating performance issues and implementing modifications.
• Business & Digital Engineering – developing Flows, Power Apps and Power BI dashboards to improve our asset performance.
• Major Projects – working with delivery teams on large construction projects such as network extensions, cycle superhighways, and Underground line upgrades.
• Building Services Engineering – local upgrades including step-free access schemes and bus station upgrades.
  
  

The emphasis of both our placement and graduate schemes is on developing ‘world class’ engineers who seek to become the senior engineers and leaders of the future.

To Guide Our Choice Of First Placement And To Help You To Get The Most Out Of Your Year With Us, You Will Be Asked To Express a Preference For One Of The Following Streams On Application

• Electrical Engineering
  
  

This covers all aspects of the electrical systems and equipment that keep London's transport system moving.Your placements could include the design of electric drive upgrades for our trains, developing charging infrastructure for London’s incoming electric bus fleet, delivering transformational signalling upgrades or designing power network upgrades for renewable energy connections.

• Systems Engineering
  
  

This involves working across all transport modes, helping us be the voice of integration and system considerations on our projects to ensure we deliver in the most cost effective, carbon efficient and time efficient manner.Your placements will include Systems Engineering and Systems Integration on our major schemes, working at all phases in the project lifecycle to define system architectures, determine requirements, manage opportunities to collaborate between projects, and ensure quality design is delivered to our operating colleagues.

• Technology Engineering
  
  

This includes using new and emerging technology to solve our complex, technical problems. Placements could include working on road or rail signalling and control systems, designing and testing infrastructure to support autonomous and connected vehicles, and delivering operational solutions using augmented reality or artificial intelligence. You will also have the opportunity to ensure that our systems and assets are secure from cybersecurity attacks as well as to deliver modern communication networks including the rollout of mobile communications across the Underground.

Where can this career take me?

Our engineers have the opportunity to make a huge impact. A career with us will be varied and exciting, with opportunities across TfL Engineering.

During this year long programme, you will gain meaningful and valuable work experience which will support you in your ongoing career journey towards becoming a fully qualified Chartered Engineer. At the end of your placement, you may have the opportunity to be considered for a graduate position through our fast-track process.

What training and support will you get?

During the programme we will support you through on-the-job training in a mix of strategic, engineering and operational placements. We will also give you access to a large range of online training courses. Throughout, you’ll be supported by a scheme sponsor and a professional mentor – both Chartered Engineers. We’ll also team you up with ‘buddies’ who have similar backgrounds, interests and responsibilities to you.

What do we look for?

Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:

• Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work
• Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together
• Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate
  
  

Application Process

The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process.

Please click on this link for which describes each stage of the Graduates Application Process

If you already hold your qualification certificates, please upload copies of these to your application. If you are due to sit final exams or need to replace any certificates, these can be provided at a later stage.

Inclusive recruitment process

We operate a transparent recruitment process that removes barriers for disabled candidates.

We're a Disability Confident employer, and we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum criteria for skills, knowledge and experience have been met.

Our candidate experience continues to be underpinned by a fair and robust reasonable adjustments process, in collaboration with our Occupational Health colleagues, and other expert organisations.

Contact us

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Contact The Recruitment Team By

Phone: 0203 005 1680 (Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17.30)

Email: EarlyCareersCampaigns@tfl.gov.uk

Organisation

HR Director

Job

Eng and Tech YiI

Position Type

Full Time