Power System Engineer - Higher Apprentice - Warwick

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.  

Training:

The training will be a mix of onsite training and classroom-based training. 

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will  

be appointed into a permanent power system engineer role  be awarded a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Network Engineering be awarded a Level 4 HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)

For those who wish to continue their studies, we have educational support schemes in which you would join Year 2 of a BSc in Engineering. 

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
Typically 9am - 5pm, subject to business requirements.

Skills:
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