Graduate Engineer Trainee: Design & Field Ops Path

Northern Powergrid

Barrow-upon-Humber

On-site

GBP 39,000 - 46,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Level 4 Apprenticeship

Structured placements

Mentor support

Assessor guidance

Job summary

Northern Powergrid invites you to join its Graduate & Technical Trainee Programme, a 27-month development journey designed to launch your engineering career across the North East, Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. You’ll gain real-world experience through structured placements, industry-leading training and hands-on project work.

Upon completion, you’ll qualify as an Engineer within Northern Powergrid, supported by a mentoring network and a dedicated assessor, with a clear pathway into either

Qualifications

Degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering and Technology (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Telecommunications).
A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification plus two years' relevant industry experience.
Full UK driving licence required before start date.

Responsibilities

Two distinct career pathways: Non-Operational Engineer focusing on network planning, power systems design, asset management and policy.
Operational Engineer Pathway involves field-based roles maintaining and developing the electricity network.
Complete a Level 4 Electrical Power Network Engineer Apprenticeship while developing technical and professional skills.

Skills

Strong communicator

Analytical

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Level 4 or Level 5 qualification + 2 years experience

Job description

Upon completion, you’ll qualify as an Engineer within Northern Powergrid, supported by a mentoring network and a dedicated assessor, with a clear pathway into either

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