Graduate Innovation Engineer, Customer & Network Development

Researches emerging technologies, develops and trials innovative engineering solutions, and analyses technical data to improve transmission network performance, customer connections and the transition to cleaner energy.

About the Position

Within Customer and Network Development (CND), the Innovation team helps identify and develop new solutions that improve how customer connections are designed, developed and delivered. Working across the business and with external partners, the team researches emerging technologies, trials new approaches and supports the adoption of innovative solutions across the transmission network.

Their work helps address engineering and operational challenges, improve customer outcomes and support the transition to a cleaner, more flexible energy system.

As a Graduate Innovation Engineer, you'll help explore and develop innovative solutions that could improve how customer connections are designed, developed and delivered. Working alongside experienced engineering and innovation colleagues, you'll develop an understanding of the challenges facing the transmission network and how emerging technologies, engineering solutions and new ways of working can help address them.

Through research, project delivery and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, you'll gain experience turning new ideas into practical solutions that deliver benefits for customers, the business and the wider energy system.

What You'll Do

You'll help identify, develop and trial innovative solutions that support the future of the transmission network.

• Research emerging technologies and assess their potential to address engineering, operational and customer challenges.

• Support the development of innovation concepts and project proposals that could improve network performance, efficiency and customer outcomes.

• Contribute to innovation trials, demonstrations and pilot projects, helping evaluate the effectiveness of new technologies and approaches.

• Gather and analyse technical and operational data to assess the performance, benefits and limitations of proposed solutions.

• Explore the costs, risks, benefits and practical considerations associated with innovative technologies and ways of working.

• Prepare technical reports, presentations and recommendations that support informed decision-making.

• Work collaboratively with engineering, commercial, customer and project delivery teams, as well as external partners, suppliers and technology organisations.

• Share learning from innovation projects and help promote innovative thinking across the business.

What You'll Need to Apply

You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering.

It doesn't matter when you graduated or whether you're currently studying towards your qualification. We're looking for graduates with an interest in innovation, emerging technology and the energy transition, who enjoy solving problems and exploring new ideas.

You'll be curious about how new technologies can improve the transmission network, comfortable working with technical information and eager to develop your technical, analytical and project-delivery skills in a real-world engineering environment.

You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations in order to carry out the requirments of this role you'll need to travel to sites, offices and our training centres.

To be eligible for this role, you must currently live within a 60-minute driving commute of CV34 6DA and be able to commute from your existing primary residence. Relocation to meet this requirement is not permitted.

As part of your application, you'll be asked to confirm that you meet this requirement and provide the postcode of your current primary residence. This information will be used to assess your eligibility.

What You'll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £38,472 with annual salary increases throughout the programme.

As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and build a long-term career with National Grid.

Alongside a tailored development programme designed to power your career at National Grid, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:

• 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.

• A competitive pension scheme.

• Access to flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work and holiday buy/sell schemes.

• The opportunity to participate in our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.

• You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.

• A £2,000 joining bonus upon starting the programme.

• A £2,400 payment upon successful completion of the programme.

• An accommodation allowance of up to £200 per month as you move around the business during placements.

• Additional annual leave when moving between placements, plus support with relocating your personal belongings.

• Dedicated mentoring, regular feedback, networking opportunities, and volunteering opportunities to support your development.

• A permanent role with National Grid upon successful completion of the programme.