Power System Engineer - 12-Month Industrial Placement

National Energy System Operator (NESO); Warwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor buddy

Graduate programme

Networking opportunities

Birthday leave

Job summary

National Energy System Operator (NESO) offers a 12-month Industrial Placement as a Power System Engineer in Warwick or Wokingham. You’ll gain hands-on experience, with mentoring and exposure to industry experts, while working to support Britain's net zero targets.

Join a team central to the UK's energy transition, balancing supply and demand and shaping national policies. The placement includes a buddy, extensive networking, and potential progression to our Graduate Programme.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Maths.
• On track for a minimum 2:2.
• UK driving licence is a bonus (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Run power system analysis to identify future challenges and solutions.
• Support the development of new products and services to keep the grid stable as we decarbonise.
• Help shape national policies, codes and strategies underpinning 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

Problem solving

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Penultimate-year engineering degree

Job description

National Energy System Operator (NESO) offers a 12-month Industrial Placement as a Power System Engineer in Warwick or Wokingham. You’ll gain hands-on experience, with mentoring and exposure to industry experts, while working to support Britain's net zero targets.

Join a team central to the UK's energy transition, balancing supply and demand and shaping national policies. The placement includes a buddy, extensive networking, and potential progression to our Graduate Programme.