Power Systems Engineer Higher Apprenticeship - Warwick

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Power Systems Engineer Higher Apprenticeship - Warwick

About the Program

This role is based within our Customer Connections Team.

This is the department that connects customers — such as data centres, battery storage projects, offshore wind farms, transport networks and solar farms — to the electricity transmission network.

It’s a collaborative effort, and at any one time there are between 300-400 people working within the department. Their expertise includes: construction, project management, commercial, analytical, account management, communications, power system engineering and feasibility engineering.

During your time on the programme, a big part of your training will be on our specialised power system simulation software to

• Analyse new generation, demand and interconnectors, using the results to design network upgrades
• Understand the impact these changes have on the performance of the overall system
• Ensure the transmission network is planned to acceptable and safe limits by comparing results with relevant industry standards (e.g., the Security and Quality of Supply Standards)
• Simulate events such as faults and outages to see how the transmission network behaves over a range of network conditions
• Working alongside experienced engineers across various departments to identify technical issues and decide on outcomes that affect not just the company, but the network as a whole
• Performing calculations on real network and customer data
• Providing technical insight to other roles
• Collaborating with other roles to understand the physical space constraints and customer priorities alongside your technical results to formulate a holistic design
• Getting involved in innovative projects, outside of business as usual
• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the business

Most of your training programme will be off job learning. This is a mix of studies at Loughborough College, study time within your work placement for exams and coursework as well as integral National Grid training at our Centre of Excellence in Eakring.

You’ll regularly be staying away from home (either in Eakring or Loughborough through prebooked accommodation) to attend your training sessions.

During your on job time, you’ll complete a series of work based project tasks linked to your National Grid job role that will form part of your of your ‘end point assessment’ for the qualification.

Location

This role is based in our Warwick office, with opportunities to visit our substations throughout the apprenticeship and post-graduation, to gain insight into our physical assets and the practicalities of operation, which will help inform your job role when designing and adapting the network.

About you

• You will need to have a GCSE in English Language AND in Math at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• 2 A levels / A2: Grades A* - C (including Math) OR Level 3 BTEC National Certificate or T-level in an Engineering discipline at Grade Merit or Distinction
• You don’t need prior work experience; the determination and will to succeed is far more important as we will teach you everything you need to know. The role will provide you with a variety of skills including transferrable skills to support your career development within National Grid.

What you'll get 

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £29,819.   

As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Higher Apprenticeship Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits: 

• 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays  
• A competitive ‘match and double’ pension scheme  
• Sharesave options, plus other flexible benefits  
• Three years of high-quality personal development  
• Electrical power networks engineer apprenticeship (Level 4) 

Our Values and Principles

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any adjustments that you require.

Further Information

You can only apply for one Apprentice opportunity during this recruitment cycle.

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.

Assessment centres will be held between January - April 2025.

National Grid's Apprenticeship programme in the UK is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

Applicants for our Apprenticeship programmes should be aware that we are unable to provide sponsorship if you require a visa for our apprenticeship programmes. Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as were not able to provide advice on this.

About National Grid

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt. 

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. 

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.