TNEI is looking to offer a summer placement opportunity to a bright and driven under-graduate with their Power Systems and Technology Group (PST) in Manchester, giving the candidate the opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse range of strategic, regulatory and technical consultancy projects focussing on the energy industry.
TNEI has a very strong and busy PST team which delivers power systems consulting to solve issues such as integration of offshore and onshore wind and other generation into the electricity networks and the facilitation of smart grids. We regularly work with electricity network operators to support on technical issues and assist in optimising plans.
Changes in the electricity generation mix, such as the increase in renewable generation, coupled with aging electricity network infrastructure is presenting exciting challenges and opportunities for the electricity industry. This is driving development in regulation such as Electricity Market Reform (EMR), increasing transmission reinforcement including strong growth in HVDC, development of offshore networks and interconnectors, energy storage, demand side management and other activities. These developments are leading to exciting and rewarding careers for those wishing to enter this market sector.
At TNEI we are known as a specialist energy consultancy with particular strength in undertaking complex technical analysis matched with an understanding of how that impacts the real world. As part of the Petrofac group we have opportunities to work on conventional generation, offshore oil and gas facilities, renewable generation and industrial projects. We regularly advise bodies such as DECC (The Department of Energy and Climate Change), the Electricity Regulator, Ofgem and the Scottish Government. We also work closely with electricity generators and provide technical and commercial consultancy advice for those looking to connect to the networks including technical and commercial due diligence.We are looking for individuals who are interested in learning about the technical aspects of our projects. In particular, we are looking for individuals with a good science, engineering or maths background with initiative, motivation and the ability to apply themselves to a technical challenge.
TNEI offers you the opportunity to get exposure to an exciting and growing sector on a diverse range of technical, strategic and regulatory consultancy projects. The placement is available for a period of 6 to 12 weeks to suit the applicant and the opportunity will be offered in the Manchester office.
Applicants should send a copy of their CV, along with a covering letter explaining why they would be suitable for the opportunity, to maria.smith@tnei.co.uk. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th April 2014. Interviews will be held on Thursday 8th May 2014.
