Graduate Power System Engineer: Shape the Clean Energy Grid

targetjobs UK; Warwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Birthday day off

Structured training

Mentorship

Professional networks

Learning pathways

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is offering an 18-month Graduate Programme for aspiring Power System Engineers in the UK. The scheme provides three six-month placements across planning, operation and strategy teams to build technical knowledge and industry connections.

Youll gain hands-on experience in power system analysis, grid balancing with renewables, and collaboration with regulators and industry partners. The role includes structured training and a strong development pathway.

Qualifications

• Understanding of how energy systems work or curiosity to learn fast.
• Programming skills or interest in data-driven analysis.
• Confidence writing reports, presenting ideas and solving problems.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• Bonus: full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Run power system analysis to explore risks and identify smarter network solutions.
• Help develop strategies for balancing the grid with more renewables.
• Collaborate with Transmission Owners to improve simulation models.
• Support strategic energy planning and whole-system thinking.
• Build technical publications used by government and industry.
• Engage with regulators, stakeholders and industry partners.
• Support new demand and generation connections.
• Contribute to Grid Code and operability tool development.
• Develop and maintain power system network models for operational and future studies.
• Model emerging technologies such as battery energy storage, offshore wind, HVDC links and hydrogen integration.

Skills

Energy systems understanding

Programming skills

Report writing

Collaborative mindset

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

2:2 degree in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

2:2 degree in Physics

2:2 degree in Maths

Job description

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is offering an 18-month Graduate Programme for aspiring Power System Engineers in the UK. The scheme provides three six-month placements across planning, operation and strategy teams to build technical knowledge and industry connections.

Youll gain hands-on experience in power system analysis, grid balancing with renewables, and collaboration with regulators and industry partners. The role includes structured training and a strong development pathway.