Rotational Graduate DSO Engineer — Build the Net‑Zero Grid

National Grid Plc; Cardiff; Híbrido; GBP 35.000 - 42.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

26 days leave per year

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Share schemes (Sharesave)

Joining bonus £2,000

Accommodation allowance up to £200/mo

Resumo da vaga

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) in Cardiff is recruiting Graduate DSO Engineers for an 18‑month programme. You’ll develop skills in flexibility services, network planning, system operation and market development, across rotations and sites in South Wales.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with data analysis and projects that support decarbonisation and smarter electricity networks, with mentoring and a path to a permanent role.

Qualificações

• Minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering or closely related degree.
• Interest in the future of energy, electricity networks and the transition to net zero.
• Willingness to travel and obtain a full, valid UK driving licence by 27 June 2027.
• Enjoy analysing information, solving problems and working with data in a collaborative environment.
• Flexibility to travel to sites, depots/offices and training centres during rotations.

Responsabilidades

• Analyse network, flexibility and operational data to identify trends and support decisions.
• Support assessments of network needs and where flexibility services can help manage constraints.
• Learn how flexibility services are procured and dispatched through NGED's Market Gateway platform.
• Contribute to projects and trials exploring innovative uses of flexibility.
• Assess how batteries, EVs, heat pumps and other DERs can support network operation.
• Support regulatory reporting and analysis within the regulatory environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and commercial teams to develop flexibility markets.
• Build analytical skills using Excel, Power BI and Python to generate insights.

Conhecimentos

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Power/Energy Engineering or related

Ferramentas

Excel

Power BI

Python

Descrição da vaga

National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) in Cardiff is recruiting Graduate DSO Engineers for an 18‑month programme. You’ll develop skills in flexibility services, network planning, system operation and market development, across rotations and sites in South Wales.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with data analysis and projects that support decarbonisation and smarter electricity networks, with mentoring and a path to a permanent role.