Achieve Chartered Engineer status
The scheme typically comprises of one year of training and three years experience leading to achievement of Chartered Engineer status.
You will need to have an accredited M.Eng degree or alternatively an accredited B.Eng degree subject to agreeing a suitable matching section with the relevant Institution.
We offer experience in train maintenance and repair, fleet reliability, project and contract management in a demanding commercial environment.
Railway engineering engages directly with the public in a demanding commercial environment, encompassing all disciplines to the very highest level and covering a wide range of technology from established to the latest advances. Our rail companies are seeking Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic graduate Engineers for their engineering programme. This follows a Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS) to achieve the Chartered Engineer status required for senior positions within the industry.
The MPDS you will pursue is an established nationally agreed scheme, administered by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) and registered within the major Engineering Institutions (IMechE, IET).
The scheme
The scheme typically comprises of one years training, followed by three years experience in a role with leadership responsibilities. You will be assigned a mentor who is a senior member of the industry, as well as a Chartered Engineer, who will help guide and assist you though the scheme. They will also provide the Engineering Institution with assessment of your progress over the full four years. You will be expected to provide reports and observations on your experience, understanding and the contributions you have made throughout this time.
In addition to general management skills, the training year will offer experience in areas such as: train maintenance and repair; design and modification; fleet reliability; project and contract management; safety.
You will be based at one of our Train Operating companies (TOCs) but during your training you will also have placements with our other TOCs, as well as other companies within the rail industry, to provide you with a broad and contrasting experience. Whilst much of the training and experience will be gained 'in-house', you will also have the opportunity to attend external seminars and courses.
To join the scheme you will need to have an accredited MEng degree or alternatively an accredited BEng degree (BEng degrees may require a suitable matching section to be completed - this can be agreed with the relevant Engineering institution once entry onto the scheme has been made and you will be assisted in your matching section application).
http://www.atoc.org/engineering/Graduates/ (link opens in a new window)