Electrical & Control Systems Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

<p>Engineers are assigned to projects based on specific requirements, typically working in teams of 3 to 6. Each project is unique in scope, offering exposure to a wide range of customers and technical challenges. This structured 4+ year apprenticeship programme is designed to develop competencies required for a career in engineering.</p>

You Will Develop the ability to:

• Write, fault find, test & commission various manufacturers PLC systems
• Design and program various manufacturers SCADA systems
  Undertake electrical design and create wiring schematics and general arrangement layouts for control panels
• Become competent and knowledgeable on networking of systems and cyber-security principles
• Undertake commissioning activities at industrial clients’ sites and understand the real-life connections & interfaces of our systems
• Develop knowledge about our client’s businesses and needs
• Develop systems that meet our customer needs and solves specific issues or problems for them
• Construct and implement system architectures in industrial/energy settings
• Understand the commercial aspects of our business, how project costs are built up and maintained
• Take responsibility for and work towards achieving your project tasks & targets

As part of the apprenticeship, young engineers will gain exposure to all key elements of our engineering business. This structured rotation is designed to provide a well-rounded foundation of technical and commercial skills, ensuring apprentices develop into versatile and capable engineers. These include:

• In-House Engineering – covering PLC programming, SCADA systems, networking and gaining exposure to cybersecurity principles
• Practical Workshop & Panel Building – hands-on experience in assembly, wiring and testing of control panels and equipment
• On Site Installation and Commissioning – support engineers with installation activities, testing and commissioning on a variety of customers’ site
• Support & Service Engineering – developing skills in customer support, fault-finding and maintenance
• Technical Proposal Development – preparing detailed technical proposals and developing communication skills with customers

Upon completion of the degree and apprenticeship program, we would expect you to be promoted to Control Systems Engineer status and further your career with us, working in a more autonomous and responsible role within project teams.

• The degree award is BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• You will be required to attend Sheffield Hallam University on day release