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Engineering Summer Placement

Wood PLC
Aberdeen
1 week ago
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for an Engineering Summer Placement to join its Operations team focusing on engineering activities as directed by Senior/Principal/Lead Engineers on the project. Activities will typically include the production of Engineering deliverables associated with engineering studies alongside project technical support.


Designing the future. Transforming the world

What we can offer


  • Meaningful and interesting projectsdelivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors
  • Flexible working arrangementsthat balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant -
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salarywith regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession



RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Carry out work in accordance with Company and project Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems
  • Carry out work in accordance with project guidelines and procedures
  • Provision of engineering services to projects as assigned
  • Communicate effectively within a multidiscipline team
  • Ensure all technical documents and data are prepared and structured in accordance with relevant project standards, relevant international design codes, standards and legislation
  • Ensure the design satisfies all operational and safety requirements
  • Check and verify engineering documents in line with the technical and quality plan.
  • Ensure, as far as is practically possible, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with Leads instructions against agreed budget and schedule
  • Providing documentation and drawing deliverables on time to meet project deadlines
  • Taking part and contributing to engineering design meetings
  • Producing cost effective designs that are fit for purpose and safe
  • Provide technical assistance where required
  • Review work / work output as required



QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

  • Working towards an Undergraduate Engineering degree - Required



Knowledge of:

  • Awareness of either Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical and Pharmaceutical sectors



Experience of:

  • Design / Simulation work
  • A commitment to continuous learning and development



Ability to:

  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to build good working relationships within teams
  • Highly organised and ability to prioritise tasks
  • Must be able to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy (attention to detail is critical)


Personal attributes:

  • Have energy and enthausiam
  • To take on challenges and be a problem solver
  • Work to and champion Wood's core values
  • Work ethicially and achieve required standards
  • Excellent customer service / client facing skills
  • Have a service driven orientation to all identified project stakeholders (internal/external), being responsive to their needs and effectively managing expectations
  • Be agile and receptive to change
  • Work effectively across different cultures
  • Connect and establish effective working relationships (inside & outside of Wood)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills



ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.www.woodplc.com


Diversity Statement




We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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