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Energy

The energy sector is undergoing its most significant transformation since electrification. Traditional oil and gas majors are pivoting to renewables while new entrants drive offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, and battery storage at scale.

Current Trends

Offshore wind capacity expansion (UK leading globally)Green hydrogen production scale-upEnergy storage and battery technologyCarbon markets and ETS pricingNuclear renaissance (SMRs)AI optimisation of energy gridsOil majors decarbonisation strategy tension

Graduate Roles

Graduate EngineerEnergy AnalystCommercial AnalystProject Development AnalystESG & Sustainability AnalystTrading Analyst

Technical Areas

  • Energy markets and price mechanics
  • Project finance fundamentals
  • Grid infrastructure and balancing
  • Carbon accounting and Scope 1/2/3
  • Renewable project development lifecycle
  • Commodity risk management

Relevant Certifications

IGEM (Institution of Gas Engineers)Energy Institute professional membershipIMechE graduate membershipCFA (for energy finance roles)ETRM software (Energy Trading & Risk Management)Python / MATLAB for energy modelling

Sector-Specific Interview Questions

1

What excites you most about the energy transition?

2

How would you evaluate the commercial viability of an offshore wind project?

3

What is baseload power and why is it a challenge for renewable energy?

4

How should the UK balance energy security with net zero ambitions?

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