Fault Studies Engineer Graduate

EDF Graduate Fault Studies Engineer role using computational modelling, simulations and technical analysis to assess nuclear reactor fault scenarios and support the safe operation of nuclear power stations.

About the Role

Ready to launch a career that combines advanced engineering, cutting-edge analysis and the future of low-carbon energy? At EDF, Success is Personal. You’ll learn from industry experts, build specialist skills and help protect the safe operation of nuclear power stations that support Britain’s energy future.

The Opportunity

As a Fault Studies Engineer Graduate, you’ll earn a starting salary of £37,500 per annum and join our Science and Engineering Graduate Programme. The programme is expected to begin in early September 2027, when you'll join our graduate community and start building your career at EDF.

Over the course of this 16-month programme, you'll develop specialist expertise in fault studies, modelling and nuclear safety analysis. You'll help assess how nuclear power plants respond during operational events and fault conditions while supporting EDF’s journey towards An Electric Britain.

What You’ll Experience

As a Fault Studies Engineer Graduate, you'll gain hands-on experience using computational tools to model nuclear power stations and understand how they behave during a range of operating and fault scenarios. Your work will contribute directly to maintaining the safe and reliable operation of some of the UK's most important energy infrastructure.

You'll perform simulations and technical analysis, assess the effectiveness of safety systems, and support operational teams with advice that helps keep nuclear reactors operating safely and efficiently. The skills you develop will be applied across both operating stations and future nuclear projects.

During the programme, you'll have opportunities to work alongside teams including Reactor Physics, Hazards, Radiation Protection and Radiological Consequences, as well as operational teams responsible for the day-to-day running of nuclear sites. You'll also benefit from dedicated training in nuclear fundamentals, safety culture, human performance and reactor systems, helping you develop both technical expertise and professional confidence.

Where This Programme Could Take You

Ross joined EDF's Science and Engineering Graduate Programme in 2023. During the scheme, he completed placements in accident management, transient analysis, hazards and nuclear safety, gaining experience across #Gloucester, #Bristol and Sizewell B Power Station. His work ranged from assessing gas flow paths within reactor buildings to supporting technical nuclear safety studies.

Today, Ross works as a Fault Studies Engineer, where he studies the consequences of potential reactor faults and helps ensure appropriate safety systems are in place to maintain nuclear safety. His role continues to provide opportunities to solve complex engineering challenges and develop specialist knowledge.

Who You Are

To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved, or be expecting to achieve, a 2:2 or higher in a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Physics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related subject. You'll also have an interest in nuclear energy, technology and engineering analysis.

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary of £37,500 per annum, potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and encourage candidates to tell us about any support they may need. Should you disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) for the role you’ll be progressed to the first stage of the selection process.

Some of our roles at EDF attract large volumes of applications. When this happens, we’ll apply the Disability Confident scheme’s guidance on taking practical and appropriate steps selecting disabled candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job.