As a Trainee Control Engineer, you will be controlling the operation of the Company's high voltage distribution network up to 132kV. You will be responsible for ensuring that all high voltage operations are carried out within the Distribution Safety Rules and other appropriate Company policy.
Our efficiency and effectiveness impacts on all five National Grid key customer promises, so we work collectively and collaboratively to ensure we deliver on safety, network reliability, excellent customer service and business efficiency, all while protecting the environment.
The training programme will take approximately 2½ years to complete, commencing September 2025, and will comprise of practical training and placements, alongside academic study towards a higher-level qualification. Upon completion of the training period and authorisation to switch at 11kV, successful candidates will be appointed to Grade 7. Please note that this role will involve shift working, including some weekends and bank holidays, as our Control Centres operate 24/7/365.
Placements in the training programme will include specialist areas such as: Protection, Operational Switching, Transformer Maintenance, Design Team, Network Analysis, DSO Control Systems, Operational Support, Control Room, and National Grid Telecoms, all of which will require the candidate to flexible in relation to travelling to other National Grid (NGED) locations.
The majority of the on-the-job training will take place within local teams, but you may be required to undertake placements at other locations across the NGED service area. This will include periods at one of our Contact Centres or Dispatch Units.
Reporting to the Development & Compliance Manager at your chosen location, you will be expected to collect and document evidence of your progression in the scheme by producing and submitting reports. On-job learning and progression will be supported by regular meetings with your manager, and you be assigned a mentor to support you, with an expectation that you drive your progression towards successful completion.
Transportation will be either via public transport or the trainee’s own vehicle, recompensed as per the expense guidance. Only in very exceptional circumstances as determined by the Head of Control Centres will a pool car be authorised.