Design Engineering placements


From emergent situations requiring design support to large-scale projects.

At Sellafield Ltd, Design Engineering offers placement students a diverse range of experiences, from addressing unexpected on-site situations that require design support to managing modifications on legacy facilities and contributing to large multi-million-pound new build projects. Design Engineers tackle some of the industry’s most unique and challenging tasks, facilitating high hazard reduction in a safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective manner.

  • During this placement, you’ll rotate through various business units, gaining hands-on engineering experience. You’ll manage real projects with accountability for quality and deadlines. The work varies based on each business unit’s requirements. Beyond core projects, you’ll participate in STEM activities inside and outside the organisation, and there will also be opportunities for you to get involved with work outside of your direct project delivery.

  • Following a successful placement with us, and subject to a vacancy, you may secure a place to return on our graduate programme once you’ve graduated. This is an excellent way to secure a role ready for when you graduate.

  • Chemical Engineering, Civil or Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering