Shape GB’s energy future.
We’re the National Energy System Operator (NESO) — the independent public corporation at the heart of the energy transition. Ensuring the lights stay on today while designing a reliable, clean, and affordable energy system for tomorrow.
Our 18-month Graduate Programme gives you the tools, support, and experience to thrive — while working on real challenges that matter to millions. You’ll complete three 6-month placements across different teams, giving you a 360° view of how we plan and operate the electricity system – from real-time control to future system planning and strategy.
What you’ll be doing As a Graduate Power System Engineer, you’ll join the team working towards clean power by 2030. Running power system analysis to explore risks and identify smarter network solutions
· Helping develop new strategies for balancing the grid with more renewables
· Supporting strategic energy planning and whole-system thinking
· Building technical publications used by government and industry
· Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
· An understanding of how energy systems work (or curiosity to learn fast)
· Programming skills or a keen interest in data-driven analysis
· Confidence writing reports, presenting ideas, and solving problems
· Bonus - a full UK driving licence is desirable.
We actively welcome applications from women and those from underrepresented backgrounds in tech. Performance bonus
· 26 days annual leave plus UK public holidays
· Birthday day off – enjoy your birthday as a paid day off!
· Structured training, mentorship and career development
· Access to professional networks, learning pathways and volunteering opportunities
· We’re building a future where everyone has access to reliable, clean, and affordable energy. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. As soon as all our spaces are filled, we will close the online application form.
Start your journey with NESO — and help shape the future of energy for everyone.
We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.