Higher Apprentice — Power Systems Design Engineer

National Grid Plc; Toll End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HTQ in Power Systems Engineering

23 days annual leave (rising to 26) +

Fully funded qualification

Pension and Sharesave

Job summary

National Grid is recruiting for an apprenticeship in Power Systems Engineering. Based at Tipton, you’ll design substations and control systems up to 132kV, undertake structured training, and rotate across depots to gain broad project experience.

You’ll complete a Higher Apprenticeship, study for HTQ, and, after three years, have the opportunity for a permanent role. The programme starts September 2027 with travel between centres and depots covered.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• 2 A-Levels at A*-C, with Maths/Engineering/Physics.
• HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering OR Degree in Maths, Physics, Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical substations and control systems up to 132kV.
• Create and develop engineering drawings, specifications, schedules and project docs.
• Complete structured training with classroom, practical and on-the-job learning.
• Undertake placements across National Grid’s depots and engineering teams.
• Attend induction program at Taunton or Tipton training centres (10–12 weeks).
• Support delivery of network investment, asset replacement, maintenance and connections.
• Study towards higher-level qualification while working, with block-release training.
• Apply learning in office and field environments to progress to an Engineering Design role.

Skills

Excellent communication

Resilient and eager to learn

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English Language & Maths (Grade C/4+)

2 A-Levels (Maths required or Engineering/Physics)

HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Eng

Degree in Maths, Physics, Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Eng

Job description

National Grid is recruiting for an apprenticeship in Power Systems Engineering. Based at Tipton, you’ll design substations and control systems up to 132kV, undertake structured training, and rotate across depots to gain broad project experience.

You’ll complete a Higher Apprenticeship, study for HTQ, and, after three years, have the opportunity for a permanent role. The programme starts September 2027 with travel between centres and depots covered.