Level 6 Electrical Engineering; Facilities & Equipment) Degree Apprentice

We’re a team of remarkable people, united by one extraordinary mission: keeping the UK safe and secure. The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, helping to guarantee our safety, and that of our NATO allies. Our work is critical. We’re delivering Astraea, the next warhead for the UK’s nuclear deterrent and pushing the boundaries of nuclear science and technology.

But that’s just part of the story. We support the UK government in a range of vital areas – from counter terrorism to global nuclear test monitoring to building a world-class community of experts in nuclear science. This is work that protects lives and strengthens national security. At AWE, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find purpose, growth, and a community like no other.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this is your chance to learn from the best, develop your skills, and be part of something truly unique. Be extraordinary at AWE.

As an Electrical Engineering (Facilities & Equipment) Degree Apprentice, you will learn how to help look after the electrical systems that keep AWE’s important facilities and equipment running safely and reliably. This is not a traditional engineering role. Instead, you will focus on keeping existing electrical equipment and systems working well, improving them where needed, and making sure they meet safety and compliance requirements.

You will work with experienced engineers who maintain and improve electrical infrastructure across AWE. This could include power supplies, lighting, alarms, monitoring systems and other equipment that supports our work. You will learn how engineers make sure electrical systems are safe, reliable, ready to use and fit for the future. You will also see how engineering decisions are made in a highly regulated environment, where safety, quality and following the right processes are extremely important.

• Electrical engineering
• Asset lifecycle management
• Reliability improvement
• Fault investigation
• Engineering change
• Electrical safety
• Plant performance monitoring
• Regulatory compliance
• Electrical Cable Calculations

• HV and LV switch gear and distribution.
• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
• Emergency lighting systems
• Lightning Protection systems
• Pumps, fans and drives including HVAC and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Alarm, monitoring and safety interlock systems
• Nuclear safety support systems and building management systems.

After successfully completing your apprenticeship, you could continue developing your career as an Electrical Engineer (Facilities & Equipment). As you gain more experience, you may have opportunities to move into more senior technical or leadership roles, such as:

• Senior Asset Engineer
• Electrical Senior Electrical Design Engineer
• Senior Asset Engineer
• Reliability Apprenticeship Standard ST0024

• An interest in electrical engineering and how electrical systems work
• The ability to think logically and work through information step by step
• Confidence using maths to understand and solve problems
• A structured approach to solving problems
• Curiosity about how large engineering systems are installed, maintained and improved
• Working with engineering drawings and associated software

• Being willing to ask questions when something is unclear
• Care and attention to…