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KEYFACTS
Location:
Warwick Technology Park
Wage:
£29,819 a year
Possible Start Date:
08-09-2025
Working Week:
Typically 9am - 5pm, subject to business requirements.
Apprenticeship Framework:
Engineering and manufacturing
Level:
Higher
Duration:
2 Years
APPRENTICESHIPSUMMARY
Our two- year programme gives you the opportunity to develop your skills as a Power System Engineer through on the job learning with our experienced experts, and through studying for an HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic). If you are successful, we will progress you to a Level 5 HND on completion of the Level 4.
As a Trainee Power System Engineer, you will join the Strategic Energy Planning team and Engineering Solutions team in Warwick, contributing to developing the future energy system and connecting our customers into our system. Depending on the requirements of the team you are working alongside, opportunities may include creating, developing and informing our understanding of future challenges, looking at potential solutions in technical, economic and market fronts.
Key tasks:
- Analyze future system operational issues under zero carbon operation
- Developing a whole energy system development plan, including both onshore and offshore network
- Maintain and develop network analysis models and tools
- Assess customer connection applications and provide connection solution and compliance guidance
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join the relevant team working with external stakeholders such as Transmission Owner, Distribution Network Operators, Generators, and wider industry players.
REQUIREMENTS ANDPROSPECTS
DESIRED SKILLS & PERSONAL Qualities:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Things to consider
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. You can only apply for one graduate opportunity during this recruitment cycle.ABOUT THEEMPLOYER
National Energy System Operator (NESO)
National Energy System Operator (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030. NESO recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.