Advancing Professional Careers, Supporting Economic Development
At Penspen, we believe in the power of collaboration. By developing technical competency and offering the opportunity to gain real-world experience working alongside industry experts, we help to advance both professional careers and regional economic development.
Our Emirati Graduate Training Programme is designed specifically for engineering graduates in the United Arab Emirates, and enhanced through partnerships with Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi University, the University of Sharjah, and the Higher Colleges of Technology.
Our structured 18-month programme offers exposure to a number of key engineering disciplines and, as part of our commitment to Our People, all graduates receive a roadmap with ongoing support from subject matter experts and mentors, providing opportunities for continuous personal development.
Register nowDeveloping Engineers of the Future
Penspen’s Programme focuses on advancing graduate capability and cultivating a qualified workforce in the UAE. Since its inception in 2020, more than 30 graduate engineers have successfully completed the programme, embarking on a career where they can truly contribute to the Middle East’s energy future.
- First-hand access to industry experts
- Opportunities to develop technical engineering skills
- Exposure to various engineering disciplines
- Experience working with real-world projects
- Inclusion and support through Penspen’s buddy scheme
- Understanding of the culture and values of a global business
- Introduction to a career in engineering at a leading company Prime Abu Dhabi office location
- Opportunity to be involved in the energy future of the United Arab Emirates
We’re always looking to hear from graduates of the following disciplines:
Mechanical or Civil Engineering
Process or Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering or Materials & Corrosion Engineering
Instrumentation & Control Engineering or Project Management Graduates
Structured Training Programme
Our 18-month programme was developed to offer exposure to a number of key engineering disciplines and, as part of our commitment to Our People, all graduates receive a roadmap with ongoing support from subject matter experts and mentors, providing opportunities for continuous personal development.
Our programme has been designed in collaboration with our Middle East and Africa Human Resources team and key stakeholders from our Engineering service line, ensuring a robust framework for graduates.
Individual training and objectives will be set for each graduate at the start of their programme, giving them the best chance to enhance their skills and shape their future careers.
With an inquisitive nature, Abeer excelled in STEM subjects at school and set her sights on an engineering career. Recognising that the energy industry is evolving at unprecedented pace, following graduation she grasped the opportunity to join Penspen as a Junior Process Engineer.
In this video Abeer discusses what a day looks like in Penspen’s Graduate Scheme, how interactions with other departments has piqued her interest in other engineering disciplines, and her advice for future graduates looking to enter the industry.
What our graduates say:
“Penspen has aided me in my overall development both professionally and technically. It helped me to gain a head start in my career because of the industry exposure that I’ve gained here.” – Farmeena Zulfikher, Junior Graduate Trainee Process Engineer
“Being surrounded by good, supportive people at Penspen, as well as having the opportunity to learn new things and handle new responsibilities every day, has been extremely valuable.” –Reem Alsbakhi, Graduate Project Engineer
“Engineering plays an important role in improving the world, with creative thinking helping to advance technology. Penspen has enabled me to make a difference in the world.”– Reem Mohsin Rashed Saad Seed, Graduate Mechanical Engineer
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