Graduate Power Systems Engineer, Strategic Infrastructure

About us

National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we've played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we're leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone.

But it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. But it's no small feat and we need the best to join us in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy.

Strategic Infrastructure delivers major strategic UK electricity transmission projects, focused on connecting more clean, low-carbon power to England and Wales. Strategic Infrastructure is a part of National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and is responsible for delivering 17 major new projects to connect more clean, low-carbon power to the transmission network in England and Wales. These projects play a vital part in achieving the UK Government s ambition of connecting 50GW of offshore wind by 2030.

They will be delivered under the regulator s Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework. As well as these 17 projects, Strategic Infrastructure will also focus on the early-stage development of other strategic infrastructure that Ofgem has requested.

You ll be part of our core Power System engineering team who identify the need and determine the electrical requirements for these critical projects. You ll work in one of several areas across network planning, system access, detailed power quality analysis and network modelling. You will identify innovative options to develop the electricity transmission system, from network analysis through to specifying electrical requirements.

You will justify the requirements for infrastructure development and ensuring security of supply whilst ensuring our network remains robust in the face of changing demands. You will support the development and delivery of multi-million-pound infrastructure projects to enable the delivery of critical investment and replacement work on the network. You will also determine the impact of new technology connecting to the network whilst engaging with internal and external stakeholders at the centre of whole network planning.

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 121 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 superpowered career.