Degree Apprentice Design Engineer

As a Degree Apprentice Design Engineer, you will be involved in learning and developing your knowledge and skills within the electrical transmission and distribution sector.

This will involve working with our Overhead Line and Underground Cables teams to deliver a range of projects and engineering solutions, from early stage optioneering, to feasibility studies, right through to detailed design and providing design support to our clients during the construction stage.

A typical day may see you involved in the following:

Using engineering design software to create models of proposed and existing line routes and structures Carrying out structural analysis on existing electricity network assets to assess suitability for reuse or replacement Designing foundations for new assets including electricity pylons Evaluating various options to connect wind, solar or battery storage facilities to the electricity network Producing engineering drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software Create reports detailing engineering solutions for submission to our customers Working with our project management team to develop plans and schedules to deliver our designs and projects to budget and time constraints

Training:
Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Location: Study; Nottingham Trent University, Work; Groundline Engineering, Annesley, Nottinghamshire Delivery; Day release (4 days work and 1 day at university per week during term time. 5 days work per week including study time outside of term time – Paid annual leave is included)

Training Outcome:

Progression to Assistant Design Engineer role upon completion of degree apprenticeship. Eligible for professional qualification at Incorporated Engineer (IEng) grade with the Institution of Civil Engineers. Progression to the Design Engineer role following a successful IEng professional review.

Further career progression options for Senior Engineer roles, project management or team leader positions. Further study or equivalent experience to Masters’ degree level will gain eligibility for a professional qualification at Chartered Engineer grade with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) following successful professional review.

Employer Description:
Groundline Engineering are all about keeping the lights on...literally! We're the team working hard on innovative solutions that make energy networks stronger, safer and smarter. What does that mean though? Look up! See those overhead power lines delivering the electricity infrastructure that keeps our daily lives ticking by? we play a critical role in keeping them all up there, safely and sustainably. Plus, there’s all the technology beneath your feet, that our underground cabling team has played a critical role in developing. Our Engineers and CAD team work with the latest technology to deliver engineering solutions to clients across the globe.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Some flexibility on start/finish time, to include 8 working hours per day between 7.30am and 6.30pm (8.30am-5.00pm is the most common working day for our employees).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative