Graduate DSO Engineer – Smart Grid & Forecasting

National Grid Plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work

Share schemes

Joining bonus £2,000

Completion bonus £2,400

Accommodation allowance

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Graduate DSO Engineer in the East Midlands region. You will join the DSO team to support operation of a smarter electricity network, gaining hands-on experience with data, forecasting, planning and performance.

You will rotate across sites in the East Midlands, develop leadership and technical skills, and pursue a long-term career within National Grid’s graduate programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related degree discipline.
• Willingness to travel within role and rotations across East Midlands.
• Full, valid UK driving licence by 27 June 2027 (before start date).
• Be able to provide evidence of driving theory test if progressing to assessment centre.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Electrical Engineering

Job description

National Grid is seeking a Graduate DSO Engineer in the East Midlands region. You will join the DSO team to support operation of a smarter electricity network, gaining hands-on experience with data, forecasting, planning and performance.

You will rotate across sites in the East Midlands, develop leadership and technical skills, and pursue a long-term career within National Grid’s graduate programme.