Piping / Mechanical Summer placement

Wood


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Aberdeen
Contract type: Part time

Wood is recruiting for a Piping / Mechanical Student placement. Our 8-week Summer Internship will place you in one of our ongoing projects delivering Piping and Mechanical Engineering scopes.


You will be involved in a variety of engineering activities, including:

  • Supporting the development of piping and mechanical specifications
  • Assisting with piping layouts, general arrangements, and design documentation
  • Contributing to equipment datasheets and mechanical design inputs
  • Supporting the preparation of scopes of work for fabrication, installation, or modifications
  • Reviewing and understanding piping isometrics and mechanical construction drawings

You will help implement projects in accordance with company procedures and international engineering standards.

You will also work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, using your piping and mechanical engineering knowledge to contribute to the successful delivery of energy projects for our clients.

Throughout the placement, you will be supported by experienced engineers, subject matter experts, piping and mechanical specialists, and the Head of Discipline. You will also have access to the early careers network and graduate engineers across the business.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on project experience while developing key piping and mechanical engineering skills to support a future career in engineering.


Qualifications
  • Currently a penultimate-year MEng student or a final-year BEng student planning to complete a MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Expected to achieve a 1st or 2:1 degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Available full-time for the 8-week placement
  • Intending to pursue a graduate career in engineering
Knowledge of
  • Awareness of the Energy sector (Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of mechanical and piping design principles
Experience of
  • Academic or practical project work
  • Operations or hands-on engineering experience (desirable)
  • Continuous learning and development
Ability to
  • Apply a structured and systematic approach to problem solving
  • Work independently and complete assigned tasks efficiently
  • Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook effectively
  • Interpret basic piping and mechanical drawings and documentation
Personal Attributes
  • Strong verbal communication skills with confidence to collaborate with teams and clients
  • Good written communication and attention to detail
  • Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 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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