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Engineering - Electric Power - 12 Month Placement Scheme

Caterpillar
£26,000
Larne

Expected closing date: Thursday, 10 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 12-month Engineering Placement in Larne, Northern Ireland, focusing on grid code integration and power systems simulation.
  • Earn £26,000 per year, with benefits including a share scheme, pension, and 25 days annual leave.
  • Requires students on target for a 2:2 in a relevant engineering degree, in their penultimate year of study.
  • Application deadline is December 9, 2026.

About the Role

Engineering Placement Student

This 12-month industrial placement is within the Engineering - Electric Power Division (EPD) at Caterpillar's Larne, Northern Ireland site.

About the Role

You will join the Grid Code Integration team, focusing on understanding global electricity grid connection codes, evaluating technical requirements, and managing grid code certification for Caterpillar Electric Power products. The role also involves electric power simulation for gas and diesel generating sets and site-level studies.

What You Will Do:

  • Support the evaluation of grid code requirements by interpreting technical documents and standards.
  • Compile functional requirements for product evaluation.
  • Support the development and validation of simulation models for generating sets using software like DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSS/E, and/or MATLAB Simulink.
  • Drive process efficiency by developing and implementing tools and workflows for grid code evaluation and simulation modelling.
  • Support the maintenance of technical sales support documentation.
  • Assist customers by preparing responses to technical sales support requests.

Who We Are Looking For:

  • Students working towards and on target to achieve a minimum 2:2 classification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a similar relevant degree.
  • Individuals with a highly participative working style who thrive in a team.
  • Self-motivated individuals who can drive change through persuasion and influence.
  • Strong communication and presentational skills.

Key Information:

  • Location: Larne, Northern Ireland
  • Salary: £26,000 per year
  • Benefits: Share Scheme, Pension, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Start Date: Late June 2027
  • Eligibility: Must be in your penultimate year of study (unless enrolled in an integrated master’s program) to complete a 12-month placement starting in summer 2027.

Recruitment Process:

  1. Online Application: Submit CV via the online form.
  2. Online Assessments & Video Interview: If shortlisted.
  3. In-Person Assessment Centre: For successful candidates, anticipated on 2nd February 2027.
  4. Offer: Following the Assessment Centre.

Application Closing Date: December 9, 2026