Graduate Engineer

The Howden Graduate Programme is a two year training scheme designed to accelerate your learning with a variety of real work experiences across different business areas, giving you a great foundation to build on for a successful career within Howden. 

You will generally complete between 6 to 8 rotational placements developing your knowledge and skills in core areas, such as design, research, contract engineering, project management, manufacturing, and field services. As well as ‘on the job’ learning, you will have access to a variety of other technical and management training. 

You will acquire new skills and get hands-on experience working on exciting projects that help deliver cutting edge technology to our global customers, and we have the best in the business waiting to mentor and support your training and development. 

After the first two years, you can then focus your development specializing in your preferred area. We will continue to support your professional growth and are committed to helping you develop to your full potential in Howden.  

You will be based in Rheden, the Netherlands, although working for a global organization there may be future opportunities for international placements

Howden has been leading the world in the design and manufacture of air and gas handling solutions for over 160 years. With over 5000 employees across more than 30 countries, our equipment plays an integral role globally in many key industries such as renewable energy, transportation, infrastructure, wastewater, mining, oil & gas and petrochemicals, where performance and reliability are crucial. 

Their products and engineering expertise enable customers vital processes, providing efficient and sustainable solutions. Howden is recognized as a global leader of hydrogen compression solutions which can support green hydrogen applications to reduce global carbon footprint.  

You could be involved in designing innovative rotating equipment that impacts people’s everyday lives. From high speed titanium blowers for nuclear power, to high efficiency fans to provide ventilation for underground transport, or steam turbines for power generation or even digital solutions to optimize equipment performance. 

You will work at a company that has been certified as a Top Employer 2022 by the Top Employer Institute. We offer an interesting and challenging position within a professional, international organization with the freedom to act and the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders. As we consider talent management as key to the success of our organization, we offer opportunities for personal and professional development. We offer a salary package that is fully in line with the level of the position combined with an extensive package of fringe benefits.

We are looking for enthusiastic graduates with Masters or Bachelor degrees in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical with Aeronautical Engineering; or Electrical Engineering.  

You will be driven, motivated and adaptable. An excellent communicator both verbally and written, with strong numerical and IT skills. You will thrive on solving problems, have strong interpersonal skills, and are able to collaborate well with others. You love a challenge and are comfortable taking on responsibility.   

Feeling excited? Start your career with Howden and help us to continue to make a positive and sustainable impact on the communities around us!