Renewables Research Engineer

Ready to apply your research expertise to real-world energy challenges and shape the future of offshore wind? Looking for a development opportunity where your work has clear impact and visibility? At EDF, Success is Personal – and this role gives you the space to grow your skills and influence outcomes that matter.

As a Research Engineer in our Renewables R & D team, you’ll carry out practical, high-impact research that supports the operation and maintenance of existing and future offshore wind assets. You’ll deliver innovative solutions that reduce cost and risk, supporting EDF’s journey towards An Electric Britain through applied research and collaboration.

This is a 9-month fixed term contract based from our #London office. You’ll work within a highly skilled, international and multidisciplinary team, collaborating across the EDF Group, with occasional travel across the UK and France to support research activity and stakeholder engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering applied research focused on offshore wind operations and maintenance
• Developing tools and models that support operational savings for offshore wind assets
• Leading and contributing to innovative research projects with internal and external partners
• Collaborating with academics, industry specialists, and EDF Group teams internationally
• Working with internal stakeholders to align research outputs with business needs

Who You Are

We’re looking for a Research Engineer who enjoys applied research, problem-solving, and collaboration in a technical environment. You’ll be comfortable working with data, models, and diverse stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Engineering or scientific background
• EngD / PhD level of education (or Master’s degree with relevant experience)
• Strong competency in data analysis
• Competence in mathematical optimisation
• Experience coding in Python (a front-end framework would be a plus)

Desirable Experience

• Experience with CPLEX or other optimisation solvers
• Extensive experience developing innovative solutions to engineering challenges
• Background in managing a range of projects in industrial and research contexts
• Extensive knowledge of the power generation sector
• Experience in offshore wind O&M or in a power industry O&M role
• International professional work experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams
• Enthusiasm for scientific and applied research, particularly modelling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating research needs and outputs
• Experience working in a multicultural, global organisation
• Flexible approach to engaging with stakeholders at different levels
• Ability to translate business needs into R&D initiatives

Desirable

• Understanding of the UK and European renewable energy landscape

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a competitive starting salary, 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.

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 will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

Our Values: What You Can Expect When You Join Us

As you consider joining EDF Nuclear Operations, we want you to know what drives us. Our values are more than words, they shape how we work, how we grow, and how we support one another.

We move with agility, embracing change and responding quickly to new challenges and opportunities. This mindset keeps us innovative, adaptable, and ready to lead with proactive change.

We pursue excellence in everything we do. Whether it's delivering high-quality outcomes, collaborating across teams, or investing in personal development, we are committed to doing our best and helping others do the same.

We act with integrity, always choosing to do what’s right. Trust, respect, and transparency are the foundation of our culture, and we hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards.

These values are not just what we believe, they’re how we work. If they resonate with you, you’ll thrive here.

Closing date for applications is 4th June, interviews will follow shortly after.

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