Power Transmission Placement Programme

Overview

RWE Supply and Trading is offering a Power Transmission Placement Programme in the UK. Location options include City of London, London or Swindon. Start Date: July 2026. Starting Salary: £27,100 p.a. (Swindon); £31,150 p.a. (London).From here, you’ll have a community of support. This year-long industrial placement gives you the chance to gain valuable work experience and skills, with potential to secure a place on a graduate programme. You’ll contribute to real projects from day one and receive on-the-job training and development opportunities, including an allocated Buddy to assist onboarding.Choose Power Transmission

Our Transmission team works across Europe to ensure generation and storage projects have optimal grid connections. You will gain experience with the grid connection procedure, the regulatory environment, and the evaluation of commercial and operational risks. You will contribute to the development of power flow and congestion models, support external stakeholder meetings (e.g., with Transmission Operators), review UK transmission policy changes, help identify optimal connection points for current and future renewable generation projects, and assist in commercial risk assessments of grid-related policies and constraints.Job Requirements and Experiences

We’re looking for students who are in the penultimate year of an electrical, power or renewable energy engineering degree or similar. If your studies include energy policy or economics, that would be an added bonus. Applicants should ideally be on track to achieve a 2:1 or higher. What you must have is:Excellent communication skills with fluent EnglishIT proficiencyOrganisational skills to manage workload and meet deadlinesA collaborative, curious approach with a drive to find new solutionsMotivation to take on new challenges, whether operating independently or in a teamKnowledge of Python and ideally experience with power system software such as PowerworldCommercial aptitude and entrepreneurial skillsAnalytical mind with the ability to learn quicklyEnthusiasm and drive to develop skills within a supportive teamYour Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonusCompany pensionDiscounted employee share scheme25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays; option to buy up to 5 extra daysTwo paid annual volunteer daysEnhanced maternity scheme and family-friendly policiesOn-site healthcare plus access to private medical schemesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential supportModern office and trading floor with state-of-the-art ITDiverse company culture with employee networks (including Diversity Ambassador Programme)Flexible benefits with discounts at shopsApplication and Contact

Apply before

8th October 2025

with just a few clicks: 90962. Please upload your CV and cover letter in English as one document, and include your recent university and A-Level (or equivalent) grades.We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at rwestearlycareers@rwe.com.About Us: RWE Supply and Trading connects Europe’s energy markets from our headquarters in Essen, Germany. Our teams are tech-led and customer-focused, offering growth and development opportunities across a diverse, inclusive ..... full job details .....