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.
Wage
£29,819 a year
Training course
Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
Hours
Typically 9.00am - 5.00pm, subject to business requirements.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
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.