Trainee Power System Engineer – Earn While You Learn

National Energy System Operator (NESO); Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

26 days annual leave

Welcome payment

Job summary

NESO in Great Britain is offering a three-year Higher Apprenticeship as a Trainee Power System Engineer. You’ll earn while you learn, with on‑the‑job training, college study in East Midlands, and in‑house technical training.

The programme develops skills in modeling energy networks, assessments of connections, and cross-team collaboration. Successful completion leads to a permanent role and progression with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Two A-levels (A*-C) in Maths and a Science, or Level 3 BTEC/HNC in engineering with Maths modules at Merit or Distinction.

Responsibilities

• Model and analyse impacts on future electricity system challenges.
• Help develop energy systems plans – including onshore and offshore networks.
• Assess customer connection applications.
• Utilise analytical and operational tools to support engineering decision making.

Skills

Reliable

Proactive

Resilient

Strong communicators

Willing to travel

Education

GCSEs in English Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above

2 A-levels (A*-C) in Maths and a Science

Level 3 BTEC or HNC in engineering (Merit or Distinction, with Maths modules at Merit or Distinction)

Job description

NESO in Great Britain is offering a three-year Higher Apprenticeship as a Trainee Power System Engineer. You’ll earn while you learn, with on‑the‑job training, college study in East Midlands, and in‑house technical training.

The programme develops skills in modeling energy networks, assessments of connections, and cross-team collaboration. Successful completion leads to a permanent role and progression with external stakeholders.