Join our Graduate programmes and you can make an immediate impact powering the nation today, whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.
Our Graduate opportunities will re-open for applications in Autumn 2022.
Our programmes include Engineering, Business and Renewable Energy
Competitive salary and benefits, programmes last from 15 months to 3 years
Our energy industry graduate schemes
Commercial
Develop your business acumen within our Customers business area, helping our customers save energy, reduce their bill and carbon footprint.
Commercial (renewable energy)
Experience the business world of renewable energy, developing wind power, solar and battery storage technology.
Data and tech
Develop specialist skills to build a career as a data scientist or software engineer, using our award-winning digital tools and learning from our experts.
Design engineering
Join our Instrumentation and Control Design Engineering programme and be part of the UK's new nuclear programme.
Finance
Over the course of three years, you’ll experience our different Finance teams and study for your CIMA qualification.
Mechanical and electrical engineering
We’re recruiting talented engineers and technical minds to help us generate low carbon energy and build a sustainable future.
Procurement
Learn about ‘best-in-class’ supply chain management, as you help develop and manage a suite of contracts to support our ambition to help Britain achieve Net Zero.
Our application process is designed
to bring out the best in you
1. Online application - we check your eligibility against the qualification criteria for the programme.
2. Online situational strengths assessment - this explores your strengths: what you can do, as well as what you enjoy doing.
3. Online numerical reasoning assessment - you’ll be presented with a range of job-related situations that involve numerical calculations.
4. Telephone interview - a strengths-based interview with one of our Recruiters.
5. Assessment centre - a variety of assessments to provide us with a well-rounded view of your strengths and development areas.
What's the EDF graduate scheme like?
Life-long Learning
We offer continuous learning and development opportunities throughout your career at EDF. Whether that’s through LinkedIn Learning, EDF’s ‘MyLearning Hub’, our Mentoring scheme or a Talent programme, we’re proud to create an environment for everyone to be the best version of themselves.
"I’ve received a great deal of formal and informal support and mentoring. My Career Manager provided guidance throughout the programme and, on top of this, managers and senior team members in each placement have been extremely generous with their time and knowledge."
Sam Stone, Commercial Graduate
"I joined the Young Professionals Network and have enjoyed participating in a number of talks from leaders both internally and externally to EDF. I’m also a member of the Women’s Network, where I’ve met amazing women and new role models from across the business."
Aimee Williams, Commercial Graduate
A culture of diversity and inclusion
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. It’s a powerful statement of our intent to make sure we’re about the people who work with us – a rich and unique mix of backgrounds and experiences that’s vital to shaping a strong and fresh-thinking organisation like ours.
Reward & Benefits
Work is just one part of our lives and at EDF we’re dedicated to providing our people with a flexible benefits package that supports their wellbeing, financial security and allows them to enjoy their time away from work.
"I appreciate the market-leading pension scheme as it helps me plan and invest for my future. I also find the Employee ‘WOW points’ useful as I can earn and spend them with a variety of retailers ranging from supermarkets to travel."
Danica Apaya, Finance Graduate
"As a STEM ambassador for EDF, I visited a school to talk about the job opportunities at our Sizewell power stations and I helped the pupils come up with ideas for their ‘Net Zero Leiston’ project, which is a campaign run by Leiston to become the first Net Zero town."
Imogen Slinn, Engineering Graduate
Giving back
Employees are given two days each year to take part in volunteering activities to support the communities where we work and live.
We also work in partnership with Prostate Cancer UK to support men and their families affected by this disease.
Interested in our other training schemes?
Find out about our early careers opportunities.
"I love being able to work flexibly and spend more time with those I love. Working from home had a huge impact in the winter months when I took a longer lunch break and made the most of the daytime!"
Rachael Shuttleworth, Renewables Engineering Graduate
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How we're helping Britain achieve Net Zero
We’re a responsible business and proud to be Britain's biggest generator of zero carbon electricity(1). But with size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.