Junior Software Engineer – Engineering

Role

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Junior Software Engineer – Engineering Applications

Location: Hexham (Hybrid)

Flexibility: For the right candidate
-other base locations or remote working in the UK could be considered, so long as candidates are flexible to travel to Hexham head office and client sites as required

This position is offered by PDL, a subsidiary of Vulcain Engineering Group.

At PDL Solutions, we are a specialist engineering consultancy providing advanced technical services across industries including energy, defence, marine, and beyond. Our teams apply expertise in areas such as fluid dynamics, structural analysis, pipe stress, and digital engineering to help clients design, optimise, and maintain complex systems.

As part of the Vulcain Engineering Group, we combine niche expertise with the resources and reach of a global organisation, giving our people opportunities to grow, collaborate, and make an impact on major projects worldwide. Our brilliant engineers and industry‑renowned processes deliver quality and consistency.

PDL is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join its growing Digital Team, working at the intersection of engineering and software to solve real‑world challenges. You’ll help build bespoke tools and applications that transform how engineers work – improving and automating workflows, managing critical data, and replacing legacy software.

From day one, you’ll be working alongside experienced engineers on live projects, gaining exposure to how complex engineering systems operate and how software can be used to enhance them. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have some early career experience, you’ll be supported in developing your skills while contributing to meaningful solutions using technologies such as C#, .NET, Azure and Python.

If you’re curious, technically minded, and motivated to apply software in a real engineering environment, this is an opportunity to accelerate your development, take on real responsibility, and see the direct impact of your work.

• Support development of bespoke engineering software using C#, .NET, Azure and Python
• Work closely with engineers to understand workflows, processes, and data requirements
• Assist in building tools that automate engineering tasks and replace legacy systems
• Contribute to development of web and desktop applications under guidance from senior team members
• Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, security controls and documentation
• Participate in requirements gathering and translating engineering needs into simple software solutions
• Carry out testing, debugging, and support & maintenance activity on existing applications
• Develop understanding of engineering environments, safety considerations, and data handling

This is a great opportunity to join a highly specialised engineering consultancy where you’ll learn how software is used to solve real‑world, complex engineering problems. You’ll be part of a team that combines strong mechanical engineering expertise with growing software capability, giving you exposure far beyond a typical graduate role. With structured support, mentorship to achieve CEng status, combined with hands‑on project work – you’ll quickly develop your skills while contributing to meaningful solutions used by leading industrial clients.

For this position, we’re looking for individuals who can bring the following:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or a closely related engineering discipline, ideally MEng (1st or 2:1)
• Demonstrable interest in combining engineering and software, rather than pure software development
• Some exposure to programming in C#, Python, Java, or MATLAB (academic, personal, or early work experience)
• Experience of applying coding to engineering problems, data, or workflows (e.g. university projects, simulations, automation tools)
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to understand engineering processes and translate them into logical solutions
• Evidence of being highly motivated and quick to learn, with a proactive approach to developing new technical skills
• Interest in building tools that improve engineering…