Power System Engineer – Higher Apprentice – Wokingham

Type: Apprentice
Location: Berkshire (RG41 5BN)

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

As a Trainee Power System Engineer, you will join the Electricity Control Centre in Wokingham, Berkshire. We’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

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Training course

Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)

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Training schedule

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:

T Level in:

BTEC in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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.

About this employer

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.

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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.

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