Job Description

Overview / Responsibilities

Join Wood! It\xe2\x80\x99s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society

Wood is looking for a Graduate Engineer to join our Vibration, Dynamics and Noise team (VDN) based in the Glasgow and Southampton offices.

VDN are a specialised engineering consultancy within Wood, who support clients with their vibration and noise related concerns. This is a particularly important issue for many industries, as excessive vibration can cause fatigue failure of components and lead to safety, environmental and economic problems \xe2\x80\x93 hence, VDN\xe2\x80\x99s services are in high demand, with consultants working across a vast range of projects. Consequently, we are looking to expand by recruiting high-achieving graduates who wish to diversify into our specialist business with a desire to learn \xe2\x80\x93 the ideal candidates don\xe2\x80\x99t need to be qualified in vibration or noise engineering, but rather enjoy problem solving / trouble-shooting; willing to embrace new ideas; and most importantly, take on projects where the approach or solution isn\xe2\x80\x99t known at the outset.

Within the UK, VDN\xe2\x80\x99s main offices (and training centres) are in Southampton and Glasgow, and globally in Calgary, Houston, Perth, Brisbane, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur, but experienced staff operate out of many other sites. Being the premier vibration and noise consultants, we attract the finest specialists within their respective fields \xe2\x80\x93 as a Wood employee you will have access to this wealth of experience whilst applying your knowledge on real-world projects. No day is the same within the VDN service line, owing to the diversity of our projects and a good mix of office and field work \xe2\x80\x93 therefore, you will develop a diverse range of transferable skills relevant to many industries, such as risk based assessments, computational modelling, measurement surveys, data analysis, but most importantly, think outside of the box and solve problems. Furthermore, as our clients and offices are spread across the world, there are ongoing possibilities for secondments in addition to project related travel opportunities.

• Carry out Vibration and Noise projects under close supervision of experienced Leads/Consultants
• Undertake offshore \\ safety training so that they can accompany senior team members to site to collect data and perform trouble-shooting investigations
• Build and analyse computational models \xe2\x80\x93 structural, dynamic, fatigue, noise propagation etc
• Perform Acoustic Induced Vibration (AIV) screenings using in-house Veridian software
• Assist in the preparation of drawings / reports / technical notes

What we offer within our Graduate Programme:

• Structured program; within your chosen business unit
• Technical and personal development; you will have access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities
• Support throughout your career; you will be assigned a buddy, and departmental manager to ensure your professional development and achieve chartership status where relevant
• Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across the different Energy and Materials market sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with incremental increases as you progress within the graduate program
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Early Careers Network (ECN); join your peers within our ECN and have the opportunity to support and share ideas with other recent graduates across our business units
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Skills / Qualifications

You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that\xe2\x80\x99s understandable. However, we\xe2\x80\x99d still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don\xe2\x80\x99t have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world\xe2\x80\x99s most critical challenges\xe2\x80\xa6.do apply

• Graduate engineer with BSc/MSc in Engineering or mathematics based degree from a recognised university
• Knowledge of disciplines such as vibration, noise, finite element analysis would be preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of programming techniques, preferably C# or java script, would be a bonus
• Good team player and fluency in both written and spoken English
• Good technical writing and presentation skills
• Enthusiastic to learn new skills and take on challenges

If all of this sounds good to you, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood!

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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