2026 Graduate Transmissions Engineer, Asset Operations

National Grid

The Role

Overview

Graduate engineer developing and supporting overhead line transmission equipment and safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • condition assessment
  • contractor management
  • tower painting
  • ohl assets

Tasks

-Condition assessment of OHL assets such as the management of contractors for tower painting.

Requirements

  • ohl
  • conductor
  • fittings
  • replacement

What You Bring

-OHL conductor and fittings replacement

Benefits

-£2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme -Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities. -26 days holiday -Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings -£2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme -Steelwork replacement and refurbishment

The Company

About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Hydrogen Transmission

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Infrastructure

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Nuclear

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Utilities

Transport

Water Resources

Government

Heavy Civil

Marine

Interview Process

-assessment centres held between november - april 2026

Visa Sponsorship

-generally no sponsorship offered; exceptional cases may consider sponsorship for specialist skills.