Engineering Internship (Electrical Engineer Undergraduate Role – 9-12 months fixed term) We have an exciting opportunity for an Undergraduate Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Team. <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, (5b), £27,051.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Development opportunities in line with the Project Coordinator progression plan</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus 2 extra wellness days! </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Retail savings scheme </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! </li> </ul> Location: Western house, Bradford (moving to Leeds Valley Park between September and December of 2026) with Hybrid working when required at site visits across the Yorkshire Water asset base throughout the Yorkshire Region. Work type: Fixed term – 9-12 months. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join the Electrical Engineering team in Kelda / Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. The Electrical Engineering Team forms one of the Teams that form the Engineering Section within Yorkshire Water’s Asset Delivery Business Unit. The Electrical Engineering Team delivers a myriad of projects and initiatives ranging from the delivery of standards and policy, renewable energy initiatives, to the delivery of large scale High Voltage and Low Voltage Inspection Programs & infrastructure upgrades. Should you be successful, you will provide support to the team of 10, comprising of Engineers, Technicians, Project Managers forming the Electrical Engineering Team. Do you want to be part of a Yorkshire based company working towards a thriving region for both its customers and the environment? Our teams within Engineering deliver projects that not only improve water and waste services for our customers but create a sustainable environment for all. You will join a team of friendly and driven people from diverse backgrounds with wide ranging experience and have a flexible working contract that puts focus on work-life balance as your personal wellbeing is important to us. This is not just a job, it’s a career and as part of your role you will have the opportunity to work through a personal career progression plan. This allows you to focus on developing your potential and will also be supported by internal and external training opportunities. Here at Yorkshire Water, we focus on building high performing teams and putting people at the heart of everything we do. We will give you the autonomy to get on with the job and contribute to sustainable solutions in a collaborative and supportive environment. Where you fit in: As an Electrical Engineer you will: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Connect with our Early in Careers team who will support you through your Undergraduate placement with us.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Work under the guidance of the Principal Electrical Engineer, developing a skillset that ties underpinning theoretical knowledge gained at university with the management of complex engineering systems in a regulated environment.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Gain an understanding of how the team and wider engineering function are able to support the delivery of the applicable legislation, standards, specifications.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Have the opportunity for real-world, hands on experience and exposure to both high and low voltage operations and maintenance work and projects.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Work closely with Solution Development Engineers to help deliver projects delivering our CEO’s requirement of 100% compliance, 100% of the time.</li> </ul> What skills & qualifications you will need: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Currently midway through a BEng in Electrical & Electronic or equivalent, having successfully completed years 1 and 2.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">An interest in high voltage and low voltage operations and maintenance projects, from an engineering or project development perspective.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience of developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong organisational and communication skills </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Excellent time management skills. </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Strong analytical and reporting skills </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience of projects and partnership working</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">The ability to demonstrate the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours </li> </ul> You will also benefit from having: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Previous experience in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment. </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Previous experience gained within the water or waste water sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors </li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Completion of BEng course units with a focus on power & industrial systems.</li> </ul> Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you’ve got experience in Electrical Engineering and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. Closing date: 2nd July 2026 Interviews – to be held virtually w/c 13th July. We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

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