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Electrical Engineer – Power & Energy

Electrical Engineer – Power & Energy

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National Grid

This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

Skillset and Experience:

Experience executing one or more of the following applied mathematics for power systems or other engineering roles:

  • Differential equations
  • Numerical methods
  • Complex variable analysis

Any required qualifications:

  • Degree in a relevant STEM Subject or relevant experience in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Outline of initial work/role to be undertaken during the 12 week placement:

  • Begin learning about applications (e.g. Power Factory) to analyse electrical power systems and related equipment.
  • Conduct and interpret Power System analysis for transmission network modelling and planning across various timescales.
  • Assist in building network models and operational scenarios for ET system analysis.
  • Validate data models of Transmission Owner (TO) assets for network analysis.
  • Develop understanding of power system modelling techniques
  • Grow knowledge of electrical power system plant operations and control, particularly in transmission.
  • Develop your knowledge of power system design.
  • Support developing innovation initiatives and business/use cases, including Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA)

Location(s):

Warwick

Working hours and pattern (Site/Hybrid/Remote):

  • Full time, On site. Occasional day working remote where possible – during first 9 month.
  • Move to a possible 2 days a week on site after the first 9 months (if you would like).

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)

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