Power your potential. Help shape Great Britain’s clean energy future.
At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we sit at the heart of Great Britain’s energy system. As an independent, publicly owned organisation, our purpose is clear: to keep energy flowing safely and reliably today, while enabling the transition to a clean, affordable and secure energy future for everyone.
Welcome to NESO
Hear from our people on what to expect when you join the team.
Our 18-month Graduate Programme is designed to help you build the technical knowledge, confidence and connections to make a real impact. Through three sixmonth placements across different teams, you’ll gain a broad view of how we plan, operate and transform the electricity system — from real-time control through 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. You’ll contribute to the big picture whilst learning fast on the job.
Running power system analysis to explore risks and identify smarter network solutions
Helping develop new strategies for balancing the grid with more renewables
Collaborating with Transmission Owners to improve simulation models
Supporting strategic energy planning and whole-system thinking
Building technical publications used by government and industry
Engaging with regulators, stakeholders, and industry partners
Supporting new demand and generation connections
Contributing to the development of the Grid Code and operability tools
Developing and maintaining power system network models used for operational and future network studies
Helping model emerging technologies such as battery energy storage, offshore wind, HVDC links, hydrogen integration and flexible demand
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum 2:2 degree in:
Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Maths
What you’ll get
£35,000 salary + £2,000 welcome payment
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
Work that aligns with your values – and drives impact for everyone
Why NESO?
We’re an independent public corporation with a clear purpose:
Accelerate the transition to Clean Power
Keep energy reliable and affordable for everyone
Foster collaboration across the energy industry
Protect our landscapes and environment
Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need.
Closing date: ongoing – we recommend applying early! As soon as all our spaces are filled, we will close the online application form.
Assessment centres: November 2026 onwards
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