Power System Engineer - 12-Month Industrial Placement

targetjobs UK; Warwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Dedicated buddy

Mentoring opportunities

Graduate Programme consideration

Job summary

NESO invites you to join a 12‑month Industrial Placement Programme as a Power System Engineer in Warwick or Wokingham. You’ll gain hands-on experience analysing power systems, supporting decarbonisation and shaping energy policy, with mentoring and industry exposure.

Salary is £26,000 per year, with 26 days holiday plus UK public holidays, a birthday day off, and a dedicated buddy to support you throughout the placement.

Qualifications

• On track for a minimum 2:2 in a relevant engineering or physics degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in power systems and energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Run power system analysis to identify future challenges and solutions.
• Support development of new products and services to keep the grid stable as we decarbonise.
• Help shape national policies, codes and strategies that underpin the electricity system.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders across Great Britain to help integrate new generation and demand.
• Contribute to high-profile publications that influence decision-makers across the energy sector.
• Build the knowledge and technical skills to shape your future career.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Problem-solving

Learning mindset

Education

Penultimate year degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Maths

Job description

NESO invites you to join a 12‑month Industrial Placement Programme as a Power System Engineer in Warwick or Wokingham. You’ll gain hands-on experience analysing power systems, supporting decarbonisation and shaping energy policy, with mentoring and industry exposure.

Salary is £26,000 per year, with 26 days holiday plus UK public holidays, a birthday day off, and a dedicated buddy to support you throughout the placement.