# Power Transmission Placement Programme [RWE](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/rwe.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Generalist Internships/Programmes/Graduate Schemes](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/generalist-internships-programmes-graduate-schemes.md) RWE is hiring a Power Transmission Placement Programme in London. Posted 2026-09-08; applications close 2026-11-07. **Apply**: https://jobs.rwe.com/RWE/job/London-Power-Transmission-Placement-Programme-City-EC2R-8HP/1435173133/?feedId=323001 Posted 11d ago. ## Role details ## RWE Supply & Trading GmbH – Industrial Placement (Transmission) **Location:** London or Swindon, UK **Start date:** July 2027 **Salary:** £27,100 (Swindon) or £31,500 (London) ## Overview Join RWE Supply & Trading GmbH (RWEST) in the heart of the City of London or at our UK headquarters in Swindon. This year-long industrial placement offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience at a leading European energy trading house, work alongside industry experts, and build skills to support your early career growth. ## Choose Power Transmission The Transmission team works across Europe to ensure that generation and storage projects benefit from optimal grid connections. This role provides working knowledge of the grid connection procedure, the regulatory environment surrounding it, and the evaluation of commercial and operational risks. You will contribute to the development of power flow and congestion models, support critical stakeholder meetings, review UK transmission policy changes, help identify optimal points of connection for current and future renewable generation projects, and assist with commercial risk assessments related to grid policies and constraints. ## Job Requirements and Experience We are seeking students in the penultimate year of an electrical, power, or renewable energy engineering degree (or similar). If your studies include energy policy or economics, that is an added bonus. You are ideally on course to achieve a **2:1 or higher**. What you must have: - Excellent communication skills with fluent English. - IT proficiency, including the ability to use AI-enabled productivity tools. - Organisational skills to manage workload and meet tight deadlines. - A collaborative, curious approach, with the ability to challenge yourself to find new solutions. - Motivation to take on new challenges, independently or in a team. - Knowledge of Python and ideally previous use of power system software such as Powerworld. - Commercial aptitude and entrepreneurial skills. - Analytical mindset with the ability to learn quickly. - Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team. ## Support and Development Our placement programme is designed to provide highly valuable work experience and skills, with the potential to secure a place on one of our graduate programmes. From day one, you will make a real contribution to your team. A current placement student will be allocated as a Buddy to new joiners to enhance onboarding and ensure seamless support from your start date. To help you succeed, we provide support and development opportunities including in-house courses and on-the-job training. You will also receive comprehensive behavioural skills training with our partner, Cappfinity, including interactive sessions and self-led elements to help you apply learning back in your day-to-day role. RWE is committed to an inclusive environment and values diversity. You are encouraged to apply even if you do not meet all skills listed, or if you require flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed. ## Your Benefits - Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus. - Company pension. - Discounted employee share scheme. - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; you can also buy up to an additional 5 days leave per year. - Two paid annual volunteer days to be used with a charity or initiative of your choice. - An enhanced maternity scheme and family-friendly policies. - Free on-site healthcare plus access to the AXA Private Healthcare Scheme. - Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing immediate and confidential support for work, health, or life matters. - Access to a modern office and trading floor with state-of-the-art IT. - An open and diverse company culture with clubs, societies, and employee networks (including the Diversity Ambassador Programme). - Flexible benefits, including discounts at shops. ## How to Apply **Apply with just a few clicks:** ad code **93434**; application period: **21/09/2026**. **Any questions?** **Contact HR:** Paul Roberts, +44 7867 370986 **Please upload your CV and cover letter in English as one document.** Also include your recent university and A-Level (or equivalent) grades. ## Company Information RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,300 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients. We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and market the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply. ## Applying to this role This Power Transmission Placement Programme role at RWE runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. 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