Graduate Innovation Engineer – Energy Network Solutions

National Grid Plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Share plans (Sharesave)

Joining bonus £2,000

Completion bonus £2,400

Accommodation allowance up to £200/mo

Relocation support

Mentoring & development

Job summary

National Grid Plc is seeking a Graduate Innovation Engineer in Warwick to help explore and develop innovative solutions for the transmission network.

You will work with experienced engineers, research emerging technologies, and contribute to trials and pilots, while developing technical, analytical and project-delivery skills in a real-world setting. The role requires travel and a 2:2 in engineering.40

Qualifications

• You’ll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering.
• We’re looking for graduates with an interest in innovation and the energy transition, who enjoy solving problems and exploring new ideas.
• You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging technologies and assess their potential to address engineering, operational and customer challenges.
• Support the development of innovation concepts and project proposals to improve network performance.
• Contribute to innovation trials, demonstrations and pilot projects, helping evaluate new technologies and approaches.
• Gather and analyse technical and operational data to assess performance, benefits and limitations of proposed solutions.
• Explore costs, risks, benefits and practical considerations of innovative technologies and ways of working.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Work with engineering, commercial, customer and project delivery teams, as well as external partners and suppliers.
• Share learning from innovation projects and promote innovative thinking across the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project delivery

Curiosity about new technologies

Education

2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering

Job description

National Grid Plc is seeking a Graduate Innovation Engineer in Warwick to help explore and develop innovative solutions for the transmission network.

You will work with experienced engineers, research emerging technologies, and contribute to trials and pilots, while developing technical, analytical and project-delivery skills in a real-world setting. The role requires travel and a 2:2 in engineering.40