Power System Engineer Apprenticeship
National Energy System Operator · Midlands · CV34 6DA
About the role
🚀 Join NESO and Power Britain's Energy Future! 🇬🇧
Are you ready to kickstart an epic career shaping how Great Britain uses energy? At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we're the brains behind keeping the lights on today and designing the clean, secure energy system for tomorrow. ✨
As a Higher Apprentice, you won't just be watching – you'll be in the thick of it from day one! ⚡️ Get paid to learn, gain real-world engineering skills, and work towards awesome qualifications. We've got your back with experienced engineers, mentors, and supportive teams ready to guide you. 🤝
Your 3-Year Adventure Includes:
- Hands-On Engineering: Dive into projects with our expert teams. 🛠️
- College Goals: We'll fund your travel to our partner college in the East Midlands for off-the-job learning. 📚
- NESO's Own Training: Get insider knowledge with in-house technical training. 🧠
- Level 4 Qualifications: Earn a Level 4 HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) AND a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Network Engineering. 🎓
- Future Proofing: Potential to level up to a Level 5 HND qualification, paving the way for even more opportunities at NESO. 📈
- Diverse Teams: Experience the buzz in areas like System Operations, Strategic Energy Planning, Engineering & Customer Solutions, and Connections. 🌐
- Team Building: A week-long Outward Bounds residential to boost your professional skills. 🏕️
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Trainee Power System Engineer, you'll be key in planning, modelling, and shaping our energy networks. Think:
- Analysing how future energy challenges might affect the system. 💡
- Helping create plans for our onshore and offshore energy systems. 🌊
- Reviewing applications for customer connections. 🔌
- Using cool analytical and operational tools to make smart engineering decisions. 💻
The Payoff:
- Salary: A solid £30,000 annual salary. 💰
- Time Off: 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off! 🎉
- Welcome Bonus: A special payment to get you started. 💸
- Qualification Bonus: Extra cash when you bag those qualifications. 🏅
- Expenses Covered: Travel and expenses for college, as per company policy. ✈️
- Benefits Galore: Pension, flexible benefits, and hybrid working (depending on the role and business needs). 🏡
- Career Ladder: A clear path for your development with hands-on experience, qualifications, and professional growth. 🚀
Qualifications You'll Earn:
- Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Network Engineering
- Level 4 Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
- Potential for a Level 5 HND in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic), if you smash your progression requirements! 🌟
Ready to make a real impact? Apply now! 👇
Key responsibilities
- Model and analyse impacts on future electricity system challenges
- Help develop energy systems plans
- Assess customer connection applications
- Utilise analytical and operational tools to support engineering decision making