Mechanical Engineering - Year in Industry

Transform the most recognisable transport network in the world.

How long: One year

Where: The role will be based in London.  Hybrid working (typically working from home no more than 50% of the time)

Salary: £25,294 pro rata

What you'll need

You'll need to be in your penultimate year of MEng or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent subject and on track to receive a minimum of 2:2. Your academic qualification must be accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Offers will be subject to a satisfactory medical.

What you'll be doing

Our scheme develops 'world-class' mechanical engineers who seek to become the senior engineers, subject matter experts and leaders of the future. You'll play a part in transforming the most recognised transport network in the world and help us to deliver our ambition of creating a greener, healthier, and more prosperous city.

Your work will include finding solutions to meaningful problems, spanning multiple transport modes. You'll deliver city-defining programmes and cutting-edge technology by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across TfL and with customers, local government and the supply chain.

Some of the major projects that our mechanical engineers are currently working on include:

We'll equip you with the skills and experience that you need for a successful engineering career. We'll also support your route to gaining Chartered Engineer status with the IMechE, and your selection of a permanent role within the TfL Engineering Directorate.

Your development programme will be made up of four placement rotations that you will choose from across the business. Here's an idea of what your programme could look like:

Placement 1 - Rolling Stock Enhancements - three months

  • Work on a major train upgrade project
  • Undertake 3D Computer-Aided Design
  • Develop, test and implement solutions on our vehicles

Placement 2 - Track Engineering - three months

  • Trial new technologies to help us catch faults early
  • Carry out risk simulations, track inspections and review new track layout
  • Be involved with track maintenance work which often occurs at night

Placement 3 - Lifts and Escalators Engineering - three months

  • Learn about safety standards
  • Implement technology updates and review system designs to create a more accessible network for our customers

Placement 4 - Depot Operational Engineering - three months

  • Learn how to apply root-cause analysis
  • Carry out hands-on maintenance inspections
  • Implement upgrades generated by the rolling stock design team
  • Be based at one our train maintenance depots

Where this career can take you

Our mechanical engineers have the chance to create great impact. A career with us will be varied and exciting, with opportunities across TfL Engineering.

During this internship, you'll gain meaningful and valuable work experience which will support you in your ongoing career journey towards becoming a fully qualified Chartered Engineer. At the end of your placement, you may have the opportunity to be considered for a graduate position through our fast-track process.