Power System Engineer - Higher Apprentice - Wokingham
National Energy System Operator (NESO)
Berkshire, RG41 5BN
Closes on Tuesday 1 April
Posted on 3 December 2024
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Summary
Our two- year programme gives you the opportunity to develop your skills as a Power System Engineer through on the job learning with our experienced experts, and through studying for an HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic). If you are successful, we will progress you to a Level 5 HND on completion of the Level 4.
- Annual wage
- £29,819 a year
- Training course
- Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
- Hours
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Typically 9.00am - 5.00pm, subject to business requirements.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 8 September
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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9
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As a Trainee Power System Engineer, you will join the Electricity Control Centre in Wokingham, Berkshire. We’re re responsible for operating Great Britain’s electricity transmission network and energy – planning and managing its live operation – we keep things running smoothly 24/7, 365 days a year.
Key tasks:
- Transmission network planning and modelling
- Fault analysis and review
- System operation support
- Critical system management and resilience
- Operational project support
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join the Electricity System Operations team working with external stakeholders such as Power Distribution Network Operators and Power Generators.
Where you’ll work
National Energy System Operator NESO
St Catherine's Lodge, Bearwood Road
Sindlesham, Nr Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 5BN
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Your training course
Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
Your training plan
- The training will be a mix of onsite training and classroom based training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade A - B/5 - 9)
- Maths (grade A - B/5 - 9)
A Level in:
- Maths and a Science (grade A - C)
T Level in:
- Engineering (grade Merit or Distinction)
BTEC in:
- Engineering (grade Merit or Distinction)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process. You can only apply for one graduate opportunity during this recruitment cycle.
About this company
National Energy System Operator (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB’s electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030. NESO recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. As we work towards creating a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future for all, we also work towards creating a place for our teammates to belong, with professional and personal growth and positive well-being.
https://www.neso.energy/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will
- Be appointed into a permanent power system engineer role
- Be awarded a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Network Engineering
- Be awarded a Level 4 HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic)
For those who wish to continue their studies, we have educational support schemes in which you would join Year 2 of a BSc in Engineering.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
box.talentacquisition@nationalenergyso.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290394.
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Closes on Tuesday 1 April
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