Graduate Power Systems Engineer, Customer Network Development

National Grid; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy network provider in the UK seeks a Power System Engineering Graduate to join their Graduate Programme. You'll gain hands-on experience with a focus on planning and designing customer connections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role offers a competitive starting salary of £36,640, along with a £2,000 bonus after joining. The position may allow for flexible hybrid working and includes tailored development pathways to enhance leadership and technical skills.

Benefits

£2,000 bonus

26 days of leave

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical studies for customer connection projects.
• Assist in planning and design of electrical power systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues on development projects.

Skills

Technical studies

Electrical power systems planning

Collaboration and team participation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree in Engineering, Maths, Computer Science, or Data Science

Job description

Overview

network. As a Power System Engineering Graduate, you'll gain hands‑on experience in planning, designing, and delivering customer connections that support the UK’s energy transition. CND is responsible for building connection offers that include the necessary contractual and technical requirements, identifying appropriate technical designs, and managing the efficient delivery of these connections. The team works closely with customers and industry partners, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and frameworks while continuously improving the connections process to reduce lead times and enhance customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support customer connection projects by conducting technical studies and assessing the impact of new connections on the network.
• Assist in the planning and design of electrical power systems to ensure reliable generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in development projects, gaining input from your line manager and access to 121 coaching and mentorship.
• Develop key technical skills aligned to your role and participate in learning modules such as working safely, communication, and presentation skills.
• Navigate the role with support, gaining access to 121 coaching and a mentor from a previous cohort to transition from campus to corporate life.
• Complete three 6‑month placements across the UK designed to broaden your knowledge of your speciality and the business.

Qualifications & What You’ll Need to Apply

Minimum 2:2 degree in Engineering, Maths, Computer Science, or Data Science.

You must have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points‑based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Location

This role is based in Warwick and may offer flexible hybrid working where possible.

What You’ll Get In Return

Graduate starting salary of £36,640.

Benefits

• £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme 26 days.

About Us

National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we’ve played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need – and we’re leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone.

About The Role

Join our Customer Network Development (CND) team at National Grid, focused on connecting new and existing generation and demand customers to the energy system operators, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to solve connection challenges and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Contributing to network capacity studies and helping identify innovative solutions to enhance system efficiency and reliability while staying informed on emerging technologies and shaping the future of the energy system as we move towards net zero.

Our Graduate Programme

As you’ll be joining our 18‑month graduate programme, you’ll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You’ll attend in‑person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid. We’re committed to the personal growth of every graduate.