Apprentice Electrical Power Network Engineer

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Apprentice Electrical Power Network Engineer to join our team. Working alongside experienced engineers to support the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical power networks within the renewable energy sector.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
Hours: TBC
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 9 August
Duration: 2 years 6 months
Positions available: 1

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Power Network Design Support: Assist senior engineers in the design and planning of electrical power networks for renewable energy projects, ensuring the networks meet all technical specifications and safety standards
Installation & Commissioning: Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical power network systems, including cabling, switchgear, transformers, and other electrical infrastructure
Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Assist in the ongoing maintenance and fault diagnosis of electrical power networks, ensuring they operate efficiently and safely across renewable energy sites
Network Analysis & Modelling: Help with the analysis and modelling of electrical power networks, supporting the evaluation of system performance, load flow, and fault conditions
Documentation: Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, maintenance logs, and project documentation, ensuring accurate records are maintained for all work completed
Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety standards and regulations, maintaining a focus on safe working practices at all times
Learning & Development: Engage in structured training and professional development programs to build technical knowledge and skills, particularly in power network engineering for renewable energy projects
Team Collaboration: Work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and other team members to ensure the successful completion of projects, including supporting site work and field-based activities

Where you’ll work

Kingsgate

Wellington Road North

Stockport

SK4 1LW

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

EA TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Your training course

Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Degree in:

Electrical Engineering (grade Level 3)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 6-9)
Maths (grade 6-9)

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
Patience

About this company

OCU Integrum (Part of the wider OCU Group) currently have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Electrical Designer to join our team in Stockport.

https://ocugroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Proceed to grow within the role

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