Job Description

Chemistry and Environmental Engineering Placement

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Location(s):

Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, GB, SA71 5SS

About the role

Are you interested in a 13 month placement starting June 2026 with one of the UK's largest energy producers? Our Operations and Maintenance group has an exciting industrial placement opportunity, and are looking for a motivated team member with excellent interpersonal skills!


RWE Generation's Operation and Maintenance group support our portfolio of gas fired power stations across Europe. Our Chemistry and Environmental Engineering placement role will allow you to work within this group, focusing on Pembroke Power Station. Pembroke Power Station is one of the largest and most efficient combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power stations in Europe. We embrace our responsibility towards the environment and are committed to continually improving our performance for both generation and the environment.


During your placement, you will:


Be responsible for monitoring the water/steam cycle and take investigative action where necessary. Develop in depth understanding of environmental permits and undertake the monitoring required to maintain environmentally sustainable energy production. Engage in personal projects which will drive continual improvement. Participate in courses, workshops, and on the job training to support your growth.
You may also have the opportunity to collaborate with other departments, including participating in shift work with our operations team, to tackle the daily challenges in running a power station.

Job Requirements and Experience

Ideally, you are pursuing a degree in Chemical and / or Environmental Engineering and have an interest in the energy sector. Your degree should include an industrial placement year to meet the requirements for this role. Please include a CV and a cover letter when applying.

Your Benefits

A salary of 25,250 per annum A personal retirement savings plan - if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need
To view a preview of our benefits site 'YourHub' and see some of the other benefits we have on offer please visit https://www.edenred.co.uk/campaigns/rwe-yourhub/index.html

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ad code 90913. application period: 31.10.2025 or sooner if we receive sufficient applications.

Any questions?

Lee.clark@rwe.com


We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and Xing, too.

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.



We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Essential Information

The Assessment Centre will take place on Thursday 27th November 2025 face to face in Swindon at RWE UK Head Office.


Accommodation will be booked on your behalf and travel subsidised by RWE. The evening prior to the Assessment Centre a meal will be held in Swindon of which you will be required to attend.