Position: Summer Intern
Location: (Commutable to) Edinburgh or Durham/Newcastle
Contract Type: Summer Internship – expected duration 6-12 weeks (flexible – to be agreed later based on intern preference, and alignment with business needs)
Start date: June 2026.
Salary: Competitive
Working hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Closing Date: 27.03.2026
Passionate about solving one of the world’s most complex engineering & infrastructure challenges?
Ready to stop talking about the climate crisis and start building the solution?
Ever wondered what it takes to plug in a gigawatt of clean energy into the grid?
Keen to support in the delivery of the energy transition?
Energise your career, accelerate a net-zero future.
With the window to limit warming to 1.5°C, 2026 is a crucial year for climate action. At EDF power solutions we are taking action by accelerating a net-zero future where clean energy powers our lives. Our people are passionate about developing the low-carbon energy systems of the future and acting against climate change. Fancy being a part of this?
Our offer:
EDF Power Solutions is offering a summer internship for students with a technical academic background who want to contribute to a low-carbon future. You'll take on a focused project and develop hands-on expertise in the deployment of large-scale renewable infrastructure.
About you:
- 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate student; all master’s students
- The programme is open to all engineering disciplines, data analysis, data science, or any other technical or STEM degree pathways
- If in doubt –please apply! We are looking for great candidates and are open to different academic disciplines.
- No previous work experience required
About us:
EDF power solutions (EDFps) is part of the global electricity superpower, EDF. At EDFps UK & Ireland we develop, construct, own and operate renewable energy assets across 4 core technologies; onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and electricity storage.
Our purpose is to accelerate a net zero future where clean energy powers our lives.
EDFps is an inclusive workplace with a workforce made up of diverse talent. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone is welcome.
What you will gain:
- Building the future: Become a team member at one of the world’s biggest renewable energy developers; and understand what it takes to deliver green electricity to the grid.
- The ultimate career launchpad: Renewable energy is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. Gain invaluable experience in the sector,differentiating you from your peers post-graduation.
- Mentorship: Professional mentorship and supervision will be provided by your supervisor, however EDFps comprises a network of incredible individuals, some have spent decades navigating the energy transition, whilst others are early in their careers having been in your position not long ago. The internship will provide you with unprecedented access to this incredible network of energy professionals.
- Exposure to the working world: As well as opportunities to attend meetings and shadow colleagues, you will get a chance to develop transferable skills: research, communication, analysis, teamwork, and project delivery.
- Support: Onboarding training and support to ensure you feel confident, whatever your degree or experience level.
- A peek behind the curtain-- Don’t know much about the energy sector? Come and find out what it’s all about, it could end up being a career that you love!
What will you be doing?
We are seeking a motivated student intern to join one of our technical teams for the summer months. You could be working on any technology type, at any stage of the asset lifecycle from development through to operations. As an intern, you will have a supervisor who will assign you a mini project, on which you will present your findings at the end of your assignment. You will be welcomed as a team member to attend meetings and contribute to tasks which will provide insight into the work required to develop, build and operate renewable assets.
We are looking for self-starters who can work from a high-level brief, conduct their own research, bring their own ideas, and produce clear and compelling outputs.
You will be allocated to the relevant team based on your background and interests.