Graduate Innovation Engineer: Energy Networks & Tech Trials

National Grid Plc; Connah's Quay; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits (cycle-to-work)

Sharesave & Share Incentive Plans

£2,000 joining bonus

£2,400 completion bonus

Accommodation allowance up to £200/mo

Additional leave when moving between/3

Mentoring & networking opportunities

Permanent role after programme

Job summary

National Grid is offering a Graduate Innovation Engineer role in Wales with a flexible hybrid working pattern. The programme starts with a salary of £38,472 per year and includes a structured development path across engineering, technology and project delivery.

You will rotate through three 6‑month placements across the UK, gain mentoring, and have opportunities for professional growth within National Grid. A joining bonus and relocation support are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering.
• It doesn't matter when you graduated or whether you're currently studying towards your qualification.
• We’re looking for graduates with an interest in innovation, emerging technology and the energy transition.

Responsibilities

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

Education

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

Job description

National Grid is offering a Graduate Innovation Engineer role in Wales with a flexible hybrid working pattern. The programme starts with a salary of £38,472 per year and includes a structured development path across engineering, technology and project delivery.

You will rotate through three 6‑month placements across the UK, gain mentoring, and have opportunities for professional growth within National Grid. A joining bonus and relocation support are part of the package.