About us
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.
About the role
Join us on a 12-month industrial placement to work with and learn from some of the best people in the energy industry!
As an undergraduate with the National Energy System Operator (NESO), you’ll collate, manipulate and interpret real-time (and closer to real-time) data as well as short and long-term forward-looking data to drive efficient resolutions on behalf of consumers. You’ll become a thought-leader on data analytics practices and an inspiration to colleagues and peers right across the industry.
You’ll do vital work at the heart of GB's energy industry, ensuring our high voltage electricity system and the commercial infrastructure that underpins it meet the fast-growing needs of consumers.
Our Industrial Placement
Key tasks and responsibilities:
* Collaborate with industry stakeholders to undertake analysis to predict the nation's energy needs in the medium and long term
* Use and work to improve some of our existing NESO-specific models
* Interrogate, interpret and visualise large volumes of data, with a view to improving the quality of the data we manipulate and the models we use, bringing in new and innovative techniques as appropriate
* Investigate the root causes of performance issues, identify and analyse opportunities to improve processes, then recommend and implement sustainable developments
* Articulate complex situations and technical work to a non-technical audience, and develop your influencing and stakeholder management skills
What you'll need to apply
* You are customer focused, driven, ambitious, engaged, agile, and passionate about climate change.
* You’re on track to achieve a minimum 2.2 in any STEM or any Data Scientist related degree.
* You must be in your penultimate year at university.
What'll get in return
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £24,300.
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Graduate Programmes are like no other! You will gain an insight into how we work at the NESO, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:
* £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
* 26 days holiday
* £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
* Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placementsplus assistance with moving personal belongings
* Other benefits include pension, Adaptable Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback, accreditation by the IMechE, IGEM and IET, and volunteering opportunities.
The NESO is committed to the personal development of our staff. Joining us, you will be supported as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills through structured training and on the-job experience. You willwork closely with your line manager to establish and navigate through a Personal Development Plan that is tailored to your needs.
More information
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 opportunity during this recruitment cycle. We kindly ask that you review all our opportunities and apply for the one that aligns closest with your aspirations and interests.
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