Transmission Engineer Higher Apprentice - Ipswich

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled individual to join our team as an Apprentice Transmission Engineer. As part of this role, you will work closely with the National Grid Principal Designer Representative and provide comprehensive engineering support in your area of expertise. 

In this role, you will

Provide design assurance and support for projects Ensure the smooth progression of projects to the next stage and eventual commercial service. You will offer valuable design, obsolescence, and commissioning advice when required

As a Transmission Engineer, you will eventually lead and coordinate technical investigations within your area of expertise. Your expertise will also be instrumental in conducting audits and incident analysis to provide essential support for engineering and commissioning reviews. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to recommend performance improvements and provide assurance on the status of transmission engineering.

If you enjoy problem-solving and using your practical, engineering mindset to improve things, we'd love to speak with you. Join us and be part of shaping a reliable and secure electricity network for the future.

Training:

Initially, you will be at our National Training Centre in Eakring, Nottinghamshire for your Induction period which is around six weeks, then periodically for technical training.

In the first year, you will spend 70% of your time at the Eakring Training Centre with the remaining 30% on site (gathering site-based experience).

Year two will be 50/50 at Eakring and on-site and in the
third year 70% on site and 30% at Eakring training centre.

Training Outcome:

By the end of the programme, you'll hold a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in  Electrical Power Engineering and most importantly, have a job waiting for you!

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative,Physical fitness,Reliable,Adaptable,Responsible,Safety