Graduate OT Engineer d/f/m

Graduate OT 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, 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 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 launching a new, exciting Graduate scheme for 2026, focussed on Operational Technology (OT) & Cyber Security. OT encompasses all the technology, e.g. SCADA, PLCs or the DCS that controls the physical running of our assets and is a crucial part of power station operations. As part of your programme, you will undertake placements in the fields of control and instrumentation (C&I), OT security and operations and maintenance (O&M). These placements could require you to work at any of our assets both domestically and internationally, so a willingness to travel is essential. Alongside your placements, you will undertake external training with our partner, and this combination of external training and your placements will ready you for a career in OT with us!

Degree educated in automation, computer science, cyber security, electronics or mechatronics, preferably at a Masters level. Strong problem solving skills. Business fluent in English. Willing to travel and relocate, both during your programme and after with our financial support. Open to learning new skills, with both on-the-job training and external courses/training provided. 5 years' residency in the UK, and willing to undertake SC level security clearance. RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment – we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. So, if you don't display all the skills above but think this is the job for you, need flexible working arrangements or adjustments which aren't outlined already, we would still like to hear from you.

An expected starting salary of £40,403 per annum. A personal pension 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 program 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'. .