2026 Undergraduate Transmissions Engineer, Asset Operations

Overview

12‑month placement supporting OHL safety, design, and asset maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• asset assessment
• contractor management
• conductor replacement
• fitting replacement
• steelwork refurbishment

Tasks

-Assessing the condition of OHL assets, including supporting contractor management for tower painting -Replacing OHL conductors and fittings -Refurbishing and replacing steelwork structures

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Benefits

-A chance to land a place on our Graduate Programme subject to your performance during your placement. -Pensions plan, share-option scheme and flexible benefits -26 days holiday -Starting salary of £24,109 -3 days development training, volunteering opportunities, close mentorship and regular feedback

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

Interview Process

-assessment centres held between november - april 2026.

Visa Sponsorship

-national grid generally cannot sponsor uk work visas; candidates must already have the right to work in the uk. -in exceptional cases requiring specialist skills, sponsorship may be considered.