Available Job Today Energy Analyst Summer Placement 2023
SSE Digital Services
Duration: June to August, 2023
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Circa £20,100 per annum pro rata
Why join SSE?
As one of the UK's largest energy companies, we're always keen to meet great talent who can support SSE’s growth in the power and utilities industries, and help us deliver net-zero emissions by 2050. As the largest generator of energy through renewable sources and a market leader in Distributed Energy, we can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference for our customers and the communities in which we operate. Our summer placements offer you the opportunity not only to play a part in achieving our goals, but to grow with us as well.
What is the role?
We have ambitious net zero targets, and our business is growing to help us achieve our strategy. We're looking for students who can bring fresh ideas, new skills and creative thinking, to deliver innovative solutions to help us reach net zero. This is an exciting time to join SSE, you have the power to make a change and help us build a better, more sustainable world of energy for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Our summer placements provide real hands-on experience through a 12-week placement within our Energy Optimisation team. We provide clients the visibility of their energy usage through our energy intelligence platform and with various energy management services, help them attain their carbon reduction and energy cost reduction targets. You will be working as part of the team on research, data analysis, energy reports and energy platform features improvement. Throughout the placement, you will have the support of a mentor who will offer guidance to enable you to reach your full potential.
Our summer placement students work collaboratively in a variety of contexts, while also taking ownership of their role by working under their own direction to drive action forward. There will also be networking and presentation opportunities, specialist sessions and support from our graduates.
What do I need?
We are seeking an individual with strong analytical skill, commercial awareness, who can work well within tight deadlines (12 weeks) to deliver projects. Ideally, you’ll already have, or be on track to achieve, a minimum 2:2 degree in engineering or similarly focussed subject. You should be entering your final year of study in Autumn 2023 or have already graduated.
You will:
- Be reliable, taking responsibility and ownership of work with minimal errors
- Have outstanding quantitative analysis skills
- Be flexible and adaptable with the ability to respond quickly and efficiently
- Be able to manage time and work independently and within a team
- Be experienced in delivery of research
- Be able to take the initiative in achieving objectives and meeting deadlines
In addition to the above, you will have a genuine interest in SSE and the prospect of a long-term future with us, as often candidates who join us on summer placements consider joining our Graduate Programmes after graduation.
What's in it for you?
An excellent salary and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online. The deadline to submit your application is 11pm on Sunday, 9th April.
If you would like a confidential informal discussion about this role before applying, to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require, please contact graduates@sse.com. to arrange a call.
EXTERNAL: Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.
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