Power Systems Design Engineer Apprentice

National Grid; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution in Bristol is offering a Network Trainee Design Engineer Higher Apprentice. You will join the program to design substations and control systems up to 132kV while earning a salary and gaining hands-on experience across local engineering teams.

The programme includes induction at Taunton or Tipton, block-release study for HTQ, placements across depots, and a clear path to a Design Engineer role within three years.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Maths (Grade C/4+) required.
• Two A-Levels (A*-C) with Maths or Engineering related subject.
• Alternatively HNC/HND or Degree in relevant engineering fields.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of electrical substations and control systems up to 132kV.
• Produce engineering drawings, specifications, schedules and docs.
• Complete structured training including classroom, practical and on-the-job learning.
• Undertake placements across National Grid depots and sites.
• Induction 10–12 weeks at Taunton or Tipton; gain core technical and safety knowledge.
• Work with engineers to deliver network investment, asset replacement, maintenance and customer connections.
• Study towards higher-level qualification while working.
• Accommodation and travel costs covered by National Grid.
• Progress into a Design Engineer role.

Skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Problem solving

Willing to learn

Education

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

Two A-Levels (Maths, Engineering/Electronics/Physics)

HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Maths/Physics/Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution in Bristol is offering a Network Trainee Design Engineer Higher Apprentice. You will join the program to design substations and control systems up to 132kV while earning a salary and gaining hands-on experience across local engineering teams.

The programme includes induction at Taunton or Tipton, block-release study for HTQ, placements across depots, and a clear path to a Design Engineer role within three years.