Graduate DSO Engineer, Electricity Distribution, Castle Donnington
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About the Position
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses. National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
What You'll Do
You'll help develop the flexibility services that support a smarter, more efficient electricity network and enable the transition to a low-carbon energy future.
- Analyse network, flexibility and operational data to identify trends, assess performance and support decision-making.
- Support assessments of network needs and explore where flexibility services can help manage constraints and maximise network capacity.
- Learn how flexibility services are procured and dispatched through NGED's Market Gateway platform, helping to develop and publish service requirements.
- Contribute to projects and industry trials that explore innovative uses of flexibility to solve emerging network challenges.
- Help assess how technologies such as battery storage, electric vehicles, heat pumps and other distributed energy resources can support network operation.
- Support regulatory reporting and analysis, while developing an understanding of the commercial, policy and regulatory environment in which electricity networks operate.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, operational and commercial teams, as well as flexibility providers and industry partners, to support the development of flexibility markets.
- Build your analytical and technical skills using tools such as Excel, Power BI and Python to generate insights and support evidence-based decision-making.
What You'll Need to Apply
You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering or closely related degree discipline.
Please note: Due to the amount of travel required for this role, you must obtain a full, valid UK driving licence no later than 27th June 2027 (at least three months before your start date).
If you progress to the assessment centre stage, you must have passed your driving theory test before attending and be able to provide evidence of this.
You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations in order to carry out the requirments of this role you'll need to travel to sites, depots/offices and our training centres.
Location
This role is based Castle Donnington, Derby and with travel across the East Midlands region. This means you'll be expected to travel and work around this region as part of your role.
What You'll Get In Return
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £38,289 with annual salary increases throughout the programme.
As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and build a long-term career with National Grid.
Alongside a tailored development programme designed to power your career at National Grid, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:
- 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
- A competitive pension scheme.
- Access to flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
- The opportunity to participate in our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
- You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.
- A £2,000 joining bonus upon starting the programme.
- A £2,400 payment upon successful completion of the programme.
- An accommodation allowance of up to £200 per month as you move around the business during placements.
- Additional annual leave when moving between placements, plus support with relocating your personal belongings.
- Dedicated mentoring, regular feedback, networking opportunities, and volunteering opportunities to support your development.
- A permanent role with National Grid upon successful completion of the programme.
About the Graduate Programme
As you'll be joining our 18-month graduate programme, you'll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You'll attend in-person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid. We're committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you'll also have access to 1:1 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life.
All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills. Aligned to this role is our Engineering pathway and as part of this you’ll develop further key technical skills aligned to your role as well as important learning modules such as working safely. If relevant to your career aspirations, you will be able to access Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) membership and seek support from a National Grid IET mentor to help you secure your chartership.
We believe in the importance of getting as much on-the-job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6-month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme you’ll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your career.
About National Grid
National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across England and Wales.
We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving apprentices, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.
Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?
More Information
We recruit on a rolling basis across our Early Careers Roles. We may close our vacancies early once we have enough applications. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
National Grid's Early Careers opportunities in the UK are 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.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.
Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we're not able to provide advice on this. For information about visas please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
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