Graduate DSO Engineer: Shape a Smarter, Low‑Carbon Grid

National Grid Plc; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Sharesave plans

Joining bonus £2,000

Completion bonus £2,400

Accommodation allowance up to £200/mo

Relocation support

Mentoring and coaching

Job summary

National Grid is offering a Graduate DSO Engineer role based in Avonbank, Bristol, with rotations across the South West. You will develop skills in flexibility services, network planning and operation, gaining hands-on project experience and industry collaboration.

You’ll work with Excel, Power BI and Python, travel within the role, and have a clear development path toward a permanent role after the 18‑month programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering or closely related degree.
• Interest in the future of energy, electricity networks and the net-zero transition.
• Enjoy analysing information and working with data.
• Willingness to travel within role and rotations; driving licence required by 27 June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Analyse network, flexibility and operational data to identify trends and support decisions.
• Assess network needs and explore where flexibility can help manage constraints and maximise capacity.
• Learn how flexibility services are procured and dispatched via NGED's Market Gateway platform.
• Contribute to projects and industry trials exploring flexible uses to solve network challenges.
• Evaluate technologies such as battery storage, electric vehicles, heat pumps and other DERs for network support.
• Support regulatory reporting and understanding of policy/regulatory environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, operational and commercial teams, as well as flexibility providers and partners.
• Build analytical skills using Excel, Power BI and Python to generate insights.

Education

Engineering degree (2:2 min)

Job description

National Grid is offering a Graduate DSO Engineer role based in Avonbank, Bristol, with rotations across the South West. You will develop skills in flexibility services, network planning and operation, gaining hands-on project experience and industry collaboration.

You’ll work with Excel, Power BI and Python, travel within the role, and have a clear development path toward a permanent role after the 18‑month programme.