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SSE Thermal is developing the flexible energy infrastructure needed to support the transition to net zero. You'll join our Development team and work alongside experienced colleagues helping to progress future energy projects.\nWhat is the role?\nYou'll apply to the Thermal Project Development Internship rather than a specific team. We'll consider your degree, interests, strengths and location preferences when matching successful candidates to available opportunities. Depending on your degree, interests and strengths, you could join one of three areas:\nProject Development & Engineering - Glasgow\nYou'll support the technical development of projects, contributing to analysis and helping teams understand engineering options and project requirements.\nWe're particularly interested in students studying Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Geology or another relevant STEM discipline.\nPlanning & Development - Leeds, Glasgow or Perth\nYou'll gain practical experience of how planning, land and stakeholder considerations influence the development of major energy projects, supporting activities that help projects progress.\nWe're particularly interested in students studying Town Planning, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Rural Surveying, Planning and Development Surveying or a closely related discipline.\nBusiness Development & Commercial - Perth\nYou'll use data, research and analysis to help assess opportunities and support commercial and project development decisions, building your understanding of how major energy projects progress. For this opportunity, a specific degree discipline isn't essential, but you should be comfortable working with numbers and enjoy analytical problem-solving.\nWhat you'll get from the internship\nWhichever area you join, you'll have the opportunity to:\nContribute to meaningful work and real project challenges.\nLearn from experienced professionals across different disciplines.\nDevelop your analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.\nUnderstand how different teams work together to progress major energy projects.\nBuild valuable experience and a professional network to support your future career.\nWhat we're looking for\nThis opportunity is for students looking to undertake a 12-month Year in Industry placement as part of their university studies. You should be in your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year or university, with plans to return to university at the end of the internship. We're looking for students who:\nAre curious about how major energy projects are developed.\nEnjoy analysing information and solving problems.\nCommunicate clearly and enjoy working with others.\nAre proactive, adaptable and willing to learn.\nHave a genuine interest in the energy industry and the transition to a lower-carbon energy system.\nYou don't need to know everything on day one. What matters most is your willingness to learn, contribute and make the most of your year with us.\nAbout SSE\nSSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.\nWe do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.\nOur investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.\nSSE Thermal help keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.\nFlexible benefits to fit your life\nEnjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.\nWork with an equal opportunity employer\nSSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact  to discuss how we can support you.\nWe're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.\nReady to apply?\nAll applications should be submitted online. The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026.\nWe'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.\nSSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. 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