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Graduate Connections Engineer, Electricity Transmission - Customer Connections

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National Grid

Dec 3, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • £33.2K
  • Bristol

Requirements

  • Joining our Graduate Programme means you’re ready to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting. We’re on the lookout for driven individuals who are eager to learn, good at forming relationships, can communicate effectively, and are not afraid to ask questions when needed. Being a supportive team member is also a key part of this role.
  • To be successful in this role the following skills and experience are required:
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Stakeholder management skills
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral
  • Interest in the UK energy industry, markets and energy transition
  • Enthusiasm for the Graduate Programme and the opportunities it offers, you will be expected to be fully involved and committed to the programme
  • What you'll need:
  • You’ll have a minimum 2.2 degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or Data Science discipline (or similar quantitative STEM field).
  • Flexibility to travel will be required on occasion throughout the placement.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Due to the amount of travel to our site locations, you’ll need to have a valid full UK Driving License

Responsibilities

  • You will you be working within the Regional Connections team that are responsible for creating customer offers, option selection, development, and sanction of a portfolio of customer driven capital investments. The team ensures cost effective, safe, fit for purpose delivery solutions are prepared to connect customers to the transmission system in line with relevant electrical design and safety criteria. You will be supporting Connection Engineers to progress project investments through our Network Development Process. Throughout your role you will liaise with numerous internal and external key project stakeholders as well as writing and presenting our key documentations to governance committees. You will prepare technical scoping documents for our contractors and cost estimates whilst broadening your understanding of customer commercial contracts and agreements.
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National Grid

Connecting millions of people to the energy they use every day.

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

National Grid is a multinational electricity and gas utility company that operates in the United Kingdom and the northeastern United States. They are responsible for the transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas, managing the vast infrastructure that delivers energy to millions of customers. Their ultimate mission is to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient supply of energy to homes, businesses, and industries. National Grid's purpose lies in delivering energy to power people's lives, support economic growth, and contribute to a sustainable future. By investing in modernising energy infrastructure, adopting renewable energy sources, and promoting energy efficiency, National Grid aims to lead the way in shaping the energy landscape and promoting a low-carbon future, thus enhancing energy security and resilience for the communities they serve.

Benefits

  • Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance