Control Engineer Apprentice - Power Systems HTQ

National Grid Plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HTQ qualification

Annual leave 23–26 days

Pension and Sharesave

Earn while you learn

Mentor support and development

Job summary

National Grid plc offers a Higher Apprenticeship in Power Systems Engineering based in Cardiff. The programme combines academic study with practical workplace experience within Control Centres and operational teams.

You will pursue an HTQ qualification, rotate through Protection, Operational Switching and Network Analysis, and gain hands-on experience while being mentored by experienced engineers. Starting salary is £45,492 with annual increases through Year 2 (£49,369), Year 3 (£55,835) and

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (A*-C/9-4) or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills.
• Two A-Levels at grade A*-C, one of which must be Maths, Engineering, Electronics, or Physics.
• Level 3+ qualification in Engineering with Electrical or Electronic modules.
• HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support safe operation and control of the high-voltage distribution network (up to 132kV).
• Monitor real-time network performance, manage faults, incidents and restoration activities.
• Collaborate with Control Centre teams, National Grid ET and government bodies on demand management and emergency response.
• Complete placements across Protection, Operational Switching, Network Analysis, Telecoms and other areas to gain broad understanding.
• Maintain records of progress, produce reports and work with mentor towards Shift Control Engineer.

Skills

Strong communication

Resilience

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A*-C/9-4)

A-Levels in Maths/Engineering/Electronics/Physics

Level 3+ Engineering with Electrical/Electronic modules

HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

National Grid plc offers a Higher Apprenticeship in Power Systems Engineering based in Cardiff. The programme combines academic study with practical workplace experience within Control Centres and operational teams.

You will pursue an HTQ qualification, rotate through Protection, Operational Switching and Network Analysis, and gain hands-on experience while being mentored by experienced engineers. Starting salary is £45,492 with annual increases through Year 2 (£49,369), Year 3 (£55,835) and