Undergraduate Connections Engineer, Electricity Transmission Customer Connections
Location: Warrington, GB, WA3 6EY Division: Commercial, Stakeholder & Delivery Strategy Job Type: Requisition Number: 60423 Job Function: Engineering National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we’ve played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we’re leading the transformation towards a greener future. But it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. So, join us and power the future of energy. About the Role
This role is based within our Customer Connections Team. This is the department that connects customers — such as data centres, battery storage projects, offshore wind farms, transport networks and solar farms — to the electricity transmission network. The connections process is key to delivering the capacity needed for an efficient and renewable transmission network and we need to deliver an increasing number of highly complex and exciting new projects. In this role you would play a crucial role in enabling us to do this. You would be working within the Regional Connections team. They are responsible for the following activities when a customer wants to connect to the grid: Creating customer offers Option selection Development Sanction of a portfolio of customer driven capital investments The team focuses on delivering cost-effective and safe solutions that connect customers to the transmission system, adhering to electrical design and safety standards. In this role, you will assist Connection Engineers in advancing project investments through our Network Development Process. Some of your key accountabilities may include: Liaise with numerous internal and external key project stakeholders Writing and presenting our key documentations to governance committees Prepare technical scoping documents for our contractors and cost estimates Broadening your understanding of customer commercial contracts and agreements Our 12-month Industrial Placement offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career within the energy sector and discover your unique superpower. Throughout your placement, you’ll receive a tailored development programme designed to support your growth and development, including a combination of in-person and virtual training sessions led by our development team, as well as access to a range of digital learning tools. What you'll need to apply
You'll need to be in your penultimate year at University, on track to achieve a minimum 2:2 in an Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Data Science discipline (or similar quantitative STEM field). You’ll need to commit to a 12-month Industrial Placement that will begin June 2025 and be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting. You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your placement as required. Location
This role is based in Warrington offering flexible hybrid working, where possible. What you’ll get in return (Industrial Placements)
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Industrial Placement programmes are like no other. You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, providing you with a taster of the opportunities that await you. In addition, you’ll also receive some great rewards and benefits: Starting salary of £24,109 26 days holiday A chance to land a place on our Graduate Programme subject to your performance during your placement Pensions plan, share-option scheme and flexible benefits 3 days development training, volunteering opportunities, close mentorship and regular feedback Invitation to join Newnet, our new starters network and employee resource group You’ll gain more than just experience. We believe in nurturing talent and recognising exceptional performance. If you excel during your placement, you may receive an offer to join our Graduate Programme after you successfully complete your degree. Applications & Deadline
We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process. Assessment centres will be held between the end of January and mid-March in Eakring. More Information
At National Grid, it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger, so we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of who we are and what we do. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office where and when needed.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: Warrington, GB, WA3 6EY Division: Commercial, Stakeholder & Delivery Strategy Job Type: Requisition Number: 60423 Job Function: Engineering National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we’ve played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we’re leading the transformation towards a greener future. But it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. So, join us and power the future of energy. About the Role
This role is based within our Customer Connections Team. This is the department that connects customers — such as data centres, battery storage projects, offshore wind farms, transport networks and solar farms — to the electricity transmission network. The connections process is key to delivering the capacity needed for an efficient and renewable transmission network and we need to deliver an increasing number of highly complex and exciting new projects. In this role you would play a crucial role in enabling us to do this. You would be working within the Regional Connections team. They are responsible for the following activities when a customer wants to connect to the grid: Creating customer offers Option selection Development Sanction of a portfolio of customer driven capital investments The team focuses on delivering cost-effective and safe solutions that connect customers to the transmission system, adhering to electrical design and safety standards. In this role, you will assist Connection Engineers in advancing project investments through our Network Development Process. Some of your key accountabilities may include: Liaise with numerous internal and external key project stakeholders Writing and presenting our key documentations to governance committees Prepare technical scoping documents for our contractors and cost estimates Broadening your understanding of customer commercial contracts and agreements Our 12-month Industrial Placement offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career within the energy sector and discover your unique superpower. Throughout your placement, you’ll receive a tailored development programme designed to support your growth and development, including a combination of in-person and virtual training sessions led by our development team, as well as access to a range of digital learning tools. What you'll need to apply
You'll need to be in your penultimate year at University, on track to achieve a minimum 2:2 in an Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Data Science discipline (or similar quantitative STEM field). You’ll need to commit to a 12-month Industrial Placement that will begin June 2025 and be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting. You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your placement as required. Location
This role is based in Warrington offering flexible hybrid working, where possible. What you’ll get in return (Industrial Placements)
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Industrial Placement programmes are like no other. You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, providing you with a taster of the opportunities that await you. In addition, you’ll also receive some great rewards and benefits: Starting salary of £24,109 26 days holiday A chance to land a place on our Graduate Programme subject to your performance during your placement Pensions plan, share-option scheme and flexible benefits 3 days development training, volunteering opportunities, close mentorship and regular feedback Invitation to join Newnet, our new starters network and employee resource group You’ll gain more than just experience. We believe in nurturing talent and recognising exceptional performance. If you excel during your placement, you may receive an offer to join our Graduate Programme after you successfully complete your degree. Applications & Deadline
We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process. Assessment centres will be held between the end of January and mid-March in Eakring. More Information
At National Grid, it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger, so we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of who we are and what we do. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office where and when needed.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
