Electrical Engineer Apprentice

From day one, you’ll be part of live engineering projects—learning, contributing, and developing your skills through hands-on experience and structured study.

During your apprenticeship, you will:

Develop skills across a wide range of exciting engineering projects. Learn about full project lifecycles and support your team throughout each stage. Use industry-standard design software and tools. Attend client meetings and help build strong customer relationships. Study at Waterside College (St Helens) on block release while working towards your Level 4 in Electrical Engineering. Gain practical experience that prepares you for a full Electrical Engineer role.

 

Training:

The training will take place at Waterside Training, WA9 1TW. You will be based here 5 days a week, 9.00am - 4.30pm  for your first year of training, attending Clarke Energy for placement blocks in February and Easter half terms. 

Training Outcome:

Once Qualified, You Will Be Able To:

Translate conceptual designs into detailed engineering solutions. Carry out Power System Studies (Load Flow, Fault Analysis, Protection Studies, Harmonic Assessments, and more). Support tender preparation and conceptual design during the sales phase. Work closely with Mechanical Design Engineers and CAD teams. Assist Project Managers during installation, commissioning, and testing. Participate in HAZOP and risk assessment studies. Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.

Employer Description:

Clarke Energy, a Rehlko company is a multinational specialist in the engineering, installation, and maintenance of distributed power systems. Operating globally, we deliver local integrated energy solutions helping to balance our customers’ needs of resilient, cost and environmental performance. Unlike other operators Clarke Energy takes a life-of-asset approach to system integration and operation. These systems are often anchored in either gas engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), biogas upgraders or heat pumps. These systems are fuelled by a range of low carbon and renewable fuels such as biogas, biomethane (also called renewable natural gas) and hydrogen, or with the energy efficient and considered use of natural gas.

Working Hours :
First Year will be full-time at Waterside Training 9am - 4.30pm After this, you will work hours between 8am and 6pm as given by Clarke Energy.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative