Higher Apprentice

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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom NATIONAL GRID PLC Full time
What you will do in your working day

This is a technical role predominantly focused on using simulation software that applies the theoretical knowledge you'll gain throughout the apprenticeship, to real world problems and designs. As part of this, you will ensure that all your designs are compliant with our licence and engineering obligations. This will play a key part in meeting the needs of customers, consumers, and stakeholders in the changing energy landscape.

As a PSE Higher Apprentice, you can expect to be involved in any number of the below activities:
  • Using power system simulation software to:
  • Analyse new generation, demand and interconnectors, using the results to design network upgrades
  • Understand the impact these changes have on the performance of the overall system
  • Ensure the transmission network is planned to acceptable and safe limits by comparing results with relevant industry standards (e.g., the Security and Quality of Supply Standards)
  • Simulate events such as faults and outages to see how the transmission network behaves over a range of network conditions
  • Working alongside experienced engineers across various departments to identify technical issues and decide on outcomes that affect not just the company, but the network as a whole
  • Performing calculations on real network and customer data
  • Providing technical insight to other roles
  • Collaborating with other roles to understand the physical space constraints and customer priorities alongside your technical results to formulate a holistic design
  • Getting involved in innovative projects, outside of business as usual
    This role is office-based, with opportunities to visit our substations throughout the apprenticeship and post-graduation, to gain insight into our physical assets and the practicalities of operation, which will help inform your job role when designing and adapting the network.

    The training you will be getting

    On programme learning ranges from month 1-24 and consists of training courses, projects, learner journal and your foundation degree.

    Gateway to End Point Assessment happens at month 24 of the scheme where you'll supply your evidence of:
    • Completion of EPNE projects
    • Completion of training courses
    • Completion of learner journals
      Your end point assessment will be taken in the last 6 months (knowledge test, practical assessment, technical overview).

      What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

      Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join National Grid as a Power System Engineer.

      Requirements and prospects

      Desired skills and personal qualities

      Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Reliable, Adaptable, Responsible, Safety

      Qualifications

      GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSES (or equivalent) incl. Maths and English (Grade 4 and above) Essential
      A Level or equivalent 2 A-Levels incl either Maths or Physics (Grade A* - C) Desired
      BTEC or equivalent Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Engineering (Grade Merit or Distinction) Desired