Lead Substation Engineering Professional

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom National Grid Full time

National Grid is a leading energy company in the UK, responsible for developing, owning and maintaining the physical infrastructure needed to move electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country.

About the Role

This Graduate Substation Engineer position plays a crucial part in the company's vision of a greener future. As an owner of Wales and England's electricity transmission network, we're at the forefront of the energy transition.

The ideal candidate will gain hands-on experience in substation engineering, working with diverse teams on various projects, including testing equipment, safety, protection and control of the system, substation refurbishment maintenance, technical support, problem diagnosis and fault fixing.

  • Key responsibilities include testing equipment, providing support to Operations Managers, developing in the Project Leader (PL) role, and ensuring staff are equipped with necessary skills and knowledge.

The successful candidate will also work closely with the wider team to monitor, review and progress contracts for unlicensed customers and review work undertaken by contractors.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role, candidates must have a minimum 2:2 degree based on electrical principles, such as electrical engineering, power systems engineering or electronics.

A full valid UK driving license allowing travel to site locations is essential, as is flexibility to travel within the role and throughout rotations.

Candidates must demonstrate the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the graduate programme.

What We Offer

National Grid offers a competitive salary of £34,895, along with a £2,000 bonus once joined and started on the programme.

The graduate development programme provides opportunities for career progression, while benefits include 26 days' holiday, up to £200 per month accommodation allowance, pension and share-option schemes, flexible benefits and volunteering opportunities.



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