How long have you worked at RACE?
I started working for RACE on 21st September 2020, I feel quite lucky that other people in the team started at the same time as me. I’m a graduate in Electrical Engineering, holding a Master’s from the University of Portsmouth.
How did you find out about the role?
I actually missed the graduate scheme application deadline. But when I went on my university trip to the Culham site, I was able to meet and talk to different graduates and express my interest to apply there. The staff could see how passionate I was, so they invited me to the assessment centre and that’s how I got the job!
What’s your role within the team?
I am one of the Electrical Engineers working on the ITER project. I design electrical schematics using SolidWorks Electrical software, to specify the kind of cables and electrical components that goes into the system, making sure that it has enough power, is safe to use and that it meets all of the UK and international standards for the projects at ITER.
You have not been at RACE for long, but what is it about the role that you have enjoyed most so far?
I do a lot of practical work. For example, we had an electrical cabinet where I had to identify all of the cables and components and try to make everything organised. It was a lot of physical work, which was interesting and enjoyable since you can see the result of your work right away which made it satisfying.
I chose this role because of the future impact it might lead to, it’s really interesting to be able to work in a field that will lead to big changes in the world, switching from fossil fuel to fusion energy, will ultimately help move us to carbon neutral. One day I would love to go to ITER and see that small bit that I worked on and say, ‘I did that!’.
You joined during these unusual times. How has that been?
There has been an advantage to join when I did. I consider the current situation as normal since this is my first job in the UK, so I am not disappointed. UKAEA has given me everything I need whether it is material or mental resources to be able to work from home and to be productive. I have also started experiencing working on-site and I like the hybrid between the two.
How long have you worked at RACE?
I started working for RACE on 21st September 2020, I feel quite lucky that other people in the team started at the same time as me. I’m a graduate in Electrical Engineering, holding a Master’s from the University of Portsmouth.
How did you find out about the role?
I actually missed the graduate scheme application deadline. But when I went on my university trip to the Culham site, I was able to meet and talk to different graduates and express my interest to apply there. The staff could see how passionate I was, so they invited me to the assessment centre and that’s how I got the job!
What’s your role within the team?
I am one of the Electrical Engineers working on the ITER project. I design electrical schematics using SolidWorks Electrical software, to specify the kind of cables and electrical components that goes into the system, making sure that it has enough power, is safe to use and that it meets all of the UK and international standards for the projects at ITER.
You have not been at RACE for long, but what is it about the role that you have enjoyed most so far?
I do a lot of practical work. For example, we had an electrical cabinet where I had to identify all of the cables and components and try to make everything organised. It was a lot of physical work, which was interesting and enjoyable since you can see the result of your work right away which made it satisfying.
I chose this role because of the future impact it might lead to, it’s really interesting to be able to work in a field that will lead to big changes in the world, switching from fossil fuel to fusion energy, will ultimately help move us to carbon neutral. One day I would love to go to ITER and see that small bit that I worked on and say, ‘I did that!’.
You joined during these unusual times. How has that been?
There has been an advantage to join when I did. I consider the current situation as normal since this is my first job in the UK, so I am not disappointed. UKAEA has given me everything I need whether it is material or mental resources to be able to work from home and to be productive. I have also started experiencing working on-site and I like the hybrid between the two.