Engineering Graduate Opportunities - England

Overview

Graduate engineering rotation program in electricity network operations.

Key Responsibilities

• decarbonisation
• network design
• performance assessment
• simulation tools
• grid optimisation
• customer connections

Tasks

-Contribute to decarbonisation projects and efforts to enhance network resilience -Assess network performance and design new infrastructure -Get involved in network planning, asset management, and customer service to understand the full scope of electricity network management -Rotate through different teams and functions, building a comprehensive view of how we deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to customers -Work alongside a team of skilled engineers to drive improvements and upgrades to our network -Support customer connections like solar panels -Use simulation tools to optimise the grid

Requirements

• honours degree
• power systems
• driving licence
• engineering experience
• 2 years
• uk eligibility

What You Bring

Honours Degree (or equivalent) at a minimum of 2:2 in relevant disciplines. Duration - 2 Years Relevant Degrees: Electrical, Electronic, or Power Systems Engineering. 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. Power Systems Analysis & Design Relevant Degrees: Electrical, Mechanical, Power Systems, Civil, or Construction Engineering. You must have the right to work in the UK by September 2026. Check out our FAQs for more info. -Experience across diverse engineering environments

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Benefits

Salary & Benefits - £35,000 + £3,000 sign-on bonus + pension + a range of flexible benefits (opens in a new window). Engineering Graduate Opportunities - England 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. 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. 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 You’ll be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and sustainability - and supports your growth every step of the way. 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. -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 -Opportunities to gain network authorisations

About Scottishpower

-Balances three core pillars: onshore and offshore wind development, power networks maintenance, and electricity and gas retail. -Iconic projects include East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, showcasing innovation and ambition in renewable energy. -Networks division manages transmission and distribution systems in central/southern Scotland, North Wales, and Merseyside. -Typical work includes turbine and substation construction, as well as smart-meter rollouts through the MAP business. -Cultural highlight: The ScottishPower Pipe Band, sponsored since the 1990s, has performed internationally alongside royalty and top artists.

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