Digital & Cybersecurity Degree Apprentice
On site
Manchester, United Kingdom
Full Time
06-03-2025
Job Specifications
A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Digital & Cybersecurity Degree Apprentice you will be based out of our Manchester Office. These exciting opportunities represent a new growth period for Siemens Energy - Grid Technologies and offer excellent opportunities to be part of our apprenticeship programme.
Please note that this role will require you to attend Manchester Metropolitan University to complete the BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions, as well as a Level 6 degree apprenticeship qualification.
If you enjoy problem solving, thinking outside of the box, working within a high energy team and can react quickly to changes, then a career as a Design Engineer at Siemens Energy could be a great fit for you. We value teamwork and creativity, much like a well-balanced adventuring party!
How You’ll Make An Impact
This engineer will design networks of intelligent devices using Ethernet protocols like IEC61850 for substation monitoring and control. They will configure device settings, integrate third-party systems (e.g., fire or CCTV), test configurations in a lab, and assist with onshore and offshore installation and commissioning. Their role also includes configuring computer systems, performing cybersecurity analysis, and applying hardening principles.
Additionally, the engineer will design and configure SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, ensuring their integration with other subsystems, optimizing data acquisition, and maintaining system reliability, efficiency and security.
The role will develop a strong appreciation of both hardware and software systems, along with knowledge of Cybersecurity and communication network components such as switches, routers and firewalls.
Every project needs to be designed and optimised to ensure it delivers on value, efficiency and footprint, A design engineer knows what needs to be achieved, how it will be achieved, how long it will take and how much it will cost and works with the project operations team to achieve the required outcomes.
Gain experience in the technology and construction methods utilised in the business.
Gain first-hand exposure to the role by working closely with Senior Design Engineers, technical leads and Project Managers.
Develop key technology and toolset skills in design, virtualisation, visualisation and construction techniques.
What You Bring
A Minimum of 3 A Levels at grade BBC (or equivalent)
GCSEs at grade C or above / grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), in English Language and Mathematics
Enthusiasm for a career in Renewable Energy project delivery.
Enjoyment of working within a team environment.
It would be beneficial, although not essential, for applicants to have some relevant industrial experience e.g. summer placements.
It would also be beneficial for applicants to have a self-driven interest in IT e.g. Operating systems, docker, homelab concepts or programming.
Must be able to navigate through complex challenges.
Must be flexible and adaptable.
Must be a confident communicator and proactive problem solver.
About The Team
This engineer will join a mixed team of electrical equipment control, computer system, cyber security and SCADA engineers whose responsibility it is to ensure that all components within and connecting to a substation can be remotely monitored and controlled from a central facility owned by the customer.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
You will develop skills through a combination of classroom work and on the job activities at Siemens Energy.
Onward career development through L7 specialist MEng or MSc course and further professional qualifications such as IEng or CEng.
https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs
About the Company
Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage. The portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy technology, such as gas and steam turbines, hybrid power plants operated with hydrogen,... Know more
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