Summer Placement Engineering Student

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

1/13/2025

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

Wood is recruiting for a summer placement engineering student in its Aberdeen based Technical Consulting team focusing on subsea and export systems.

Wood is actively involved in world leading projects supporting the global energy transition and is committed to remaining at the forefront of this energy revolution. We are also committed to energy security and supporting those projects which provide continued energy whilst the world pivots towards a green energy future.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in some, or all, of the following subsea engineering aspects:

• Subsea pipelines and flowlines,
• Subsea control systems,
• Subsea structures and riser systems,
• Electrical power transmission,
• Subsea Oil and Gas operational support.
  
  

As we continue to grow and build our Energy Transition experience, you may also have the opportunity to be part of our ongoing offshore wind power generation, carbon capture and hydrogen transmission system projects.

To get the most from this role, it is expected that you will work in the office most of your time however hybrid working will be considered.

The Role

You will be mentored by one of our senior engineers and work with engineering teams on anything from small, fast-paced scopes to larger, major energy projects.

Our aim will be to expose you to several scopes, across the variety of work we do, during your time with us to help you find your passion. From there, you may choose to deepen your knowledge, understanding and your practical application of your engineering discipline.

You could be involved in UK-based projects in the North Sea and Irish Sea, or providing support to one of our global projects in the Americas, Africa, Mediterranean or Europe.

You may also work on some world leading onshore energy transportation projects, including traditional oil and gas, carbon dioxide (CO2) and now hydrogen. There are also opportunities to support offshore renewables projects including both fixed wind and floating wind.

Our Clients and Projects

It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.

Be the change. Wood are the world's leading independent provider of subsea and export systems, engineering and technology solutions. We also have significant project experience with renewable and sustainable scopes of work that are currently continually expanding.

We work with a diverse client base that includes all major global energy companies and pipeline operators, construction and installation contractors, Governments, engineering contractors, and joint industry partnerships.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across subsea and export systems, engineering and technology solutions.
• Flexible working arrangements; that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
• Support to your education through meaningful work and support to individual projects
  
  

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities

• You may be required to contribute to engineering solutions such as concept engineering or design work in accordance with industry codes and standards
• You may conduct engineering analysis, extract and process engineering data
• You may help to prepare engineering proposals, studies, technical reports, equipment specifications, or drawings
• You may have to understand the project brief and the tools and resources that are available to provide solutions
• You may have the opportunity to learn to use advanced engineering software for pipeline routing, stress analysis, and hydraulic analysis depending on your discipline and interests
  
  

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

If you’re reading this section and are thinking about not applying because you don’t have every single skill, knowledge or experience listed that’s understandable. But we still want to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different and we want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences by embracing differences and being an equitable and inclusive place to work. So even if you don’t feel you have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges….apply!

Expected

• Applicants should have a keen interest in subsea energy technologies
• A strong desire to actively learn, innovate and problem solve as part of a team
• Applicants should be working towards a good honours degree in one of the following disciplines:
• Civil engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Structural engineering
• Subsea engineering
• Other engineering disciplines may be considered.
• Applicants will have completed at least one year of full-time education in an engineering discipline
• Strong problem solving & analytical ability
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Effective time management skills
  
  

Desirable

• Digital knowledge
• Experience with software applicable to their discipline (eg finite element analysis)
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to be responsive and open to changing circumstances
• Experience in ownership and delivery of workscopes, such as a university, community or charity project
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.