Engineering Graduate Opportunities - England
Scottishpower
grid simulation
network assessment
infrastructure design
network planning
asset management
customer connections
- Rotate through different teams and functions, building a comprehensive view of how we deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to customers
- Support customer connections like solar panels
- Contribute to decarbonisation projects and efforts to enhance network resilience
- Use simulation tools to optimise the grid
- Assess network performance and design new infrastructure
- Work alongside a team of skilled engineers to drive improvements and upgrades to our network
- Get involved in network planning, asset management, and customer service to understand the full scope of electricity network management
honours degree
power analysis
engineering experience
uk eligibility
driving licence
2 years
Honours Degree (or equivalent) at a minimum of 2:2 in relevant disciplines.
Duration - 2 Years
You must have the right to work in the UK by September 2026. Check out our FAQs for more info.
Relevant Degrees: Electrical, Electronic, or Power Systems Engineering.
Relevant Degrees: Electrical, Mechanical, Power Systems, Civil, or Construction Engineering.
Power Systems Analysis & Design
A full UK driving licence is required for this role. If you are currently unable to obtain one, we’re happy to explore alternative arrangements to support you. Please note that a full UK driving licence must be in place by September 2026.
- Experience across diverse engineering environments
Training is primarily office or site-based, but as you progress, you’ll enjoy increasing flexibility and responsibility as you move beyond the programme and into your engineering career.
Our Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to rotate across different operational sites and teams, giving you hands-on experience in everything from network planning and asset management to fault response and customer service.
You’ll be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and sustainability - and supports your growth every step of the way.
Engineering Graduate Opportunities - England
You’ll be based in one of our operational regions — Merseyside, Mid Cheshire, North Shropshire — with a mix of time spent in the office and out on-site. This blend gives you the chance to see how our network works in the real world, connect with different teams, and gain hands-on experience that goes beyond the desk
Throughout your journey, you’ll be supported every step of the way, gaining the practical experience and professional development needed to thrive in the energy sector.
Salary & Benefits - £35,000 + £3,000 sign-on bonus + pension + a range of flexible benefits (opens in a new window).
- Opportunities to gain network authorisations
- Gain practical, hands-on experience in both field-based and office-based roles, supporting engineering teams in maintaining, upgrading, and responding to faults in critical infrastructure
- Training is primarily office or site-based, with increasing flexibility as you progress beyond the programme
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