Graduate Innovation Engineer: Energy Network & Customer Solutions

National Grid; Chester, Brighton, Flint; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days of annual leave

Joining bonus £2,000

Completion bonus £2,400

Accommodation allowance £200/month

Sharesave & Share Incentive Plans

Cycle-to-work & holiday buy/sell

Mentoring & networking opportunities

Job summary

National Grid is offering a Graduate Innovation Engineer role in Chester, within the Customer & Network Development (CND) Innovation team. You will explore new technologies, develop concepts, and support trials across the transmission network, gaining hands-on experience in engineering, innovation, and project delivery.

You'll rotate through placements nationwide, travel as required, and benefit from mentoring, a structured development plan, and a permanent role on successful completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering.
• Open to graduates regardless of when you graduated or if currently studying towards your qualification.
• Must obtain a full, valid UK driving licence by 27 June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and trial innovative solutions for the future of the transmission network.
• Research emerging technologies and assess their potential to address engineering and customer challenges.
• Contribute to innovation trials, demonstrations and pilot projects.
• Gather and analyse technical data to assess performance, benefits and limitations of proposed solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations for informed decision-making.

Education

2:2 in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

National Grid is offering a Graduate Innovation Engineer role in Chester, within the Customer & Network Development (CND) Innovation team. You will explore new technologies, develop concepts, and support trials across the transmission network, gaining hands-on experience in engineering, innovation, and project delivery.

You'll rotate through placements nationwide, travel as required, and benefit from mentoring, a structured development plan, and a permanent role on successful completion.