Graduate DSO Engineer – Smart Grid & Decarbonisation

National Grid Plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

£2,000 joining bonus

Accommodation allowance or relocation支

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) invites applications for a Graduate DSO Engineer role in Cardiff. You will join the DSO team and gain hands-on experience in network data, forecasting, and operational planning.

Expect to contribute to smarter, lower-carbon energy delivery while rotating across sites in South Wales. The 18-month graduate programme offers tailored development, mentorship, and growth towards a permanent role, with a starting salary of £38,289 and increases over the

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree discipline.
• Willingness to travel across South Wales and hold a full UK driving licence by 27 June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret network, forecasting and operational data to support decision-making.
• Support electricity demand and generation forecasting activities to help understand future network requirements.
• Use and maintain electrical network models to assess network conditions and performance.
• Identify network constraints, emerging operational risks and potential mitigation actions.
• Assess opportunities to use flexibility services, curtailment and other interventions to support network operation.
• Collaborate with DNO Control Centre and DSO colleagues to ensure safe, secure and economical operation of the network.
• Contribute to development and improvement of operational processes, procedures and guidance.
• Support performance analysis, reporting and operational reviews to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in working groups, innovation activities and industry initiatives shaping future network operation.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

2:2 degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) invites applications for a Graduate DSO Engineer role in Cardiff. You will join the DSO team and gain hands-on experience in network data, forecasting, and operational planning.

Expect to contribute to smarter, lower-carbon energy delivery while rotating across sites in South Wales. The 18-month graduate programme offers tailored development, mentorship, and growth towards a permanent role, with a starting salary of £38,289 and increases over the