Materials Engineering Placement

Materials Engineering Placement

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we contribute to critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity.

An Undergraduate Materials Engineer placement assists with major Energy Transition, olefins, refinery, and petrochemical projects located in domestic and international markets. The role is a structured sandwich year placement for a student currently undertaking an engineering degree.

• Assist in the preparation and updating of engineering procedures and standards.
• Support the preparation and checking of Material Selection Diagrams, Material Selection Reports, Discipline basis of design documentation, and Discipline Specifications (including Painting, Insulation, Welding of pressure components).
• Provide input for project estimates and planning activities.
• Assist in providing technical recommendations on material selection of equipment and piping to meet project requirements.
• Familiarize with plant equipment including pumps, drums, columns, shell and tube exchangers, air coolers, compressors, etc.
• Assist in preparing material takeoffs for insulation and painting on site.
• Support senior engineers in troubleshooting operating plants by learning about failure mechanisms such as fatigue, corrosion, stress corrosion, etc.
• Be prepared to undertake occasional travel within the UK and overseas for meetings or site support where appropriate and supervised.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Materials Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with a formal requirement for an industrial sandwich year placement.
• An eagerness to learn about the petrochemical, energy sector or related industries.
• Familiarity with European, American, and International standards applicable to the petrochemical industry is a plus.
• A proactive attitude towards professional development and working towards future Chartered Engineer status.

• Full command of the English language, both written and spoken is required.
• Software knowledge shall include Microsoft Office applications.

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Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology