Graduate Operational Technology; OT) Engineer

RWE is one of Europe’s leading power generation companies. RWE Generation owns and operates a fleet of assets in the fields of battery storage, biomass, gas, hydro and hydrogen.

After launching a new, exciting Graduate scheme for 2026, focussed on Operational Technology (OT) & Cyber Security, we are delighted to continue this for 2027. 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 regularly 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.
• Five 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. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.

• A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in five per cent we will top up by a further ten per cent and you will get life assurance worth four times annual salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata.
• Enhanced parental leave from day one 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 will get 12 weeks of fully paid leave.
• Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2
  
  Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and Retail Savings Scheme.
• Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing.
• Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need.
• Up to two days volunteering a year.

To view a preview of our benefits site ‘Your Hub’ and see some of the other benefits we have on offer please visit Your Hub.

Any questions?
Contact HR: Lisa Merryweather,  
Contact Business: Lee Clark,

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. inclusion matters

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