Graduate Network Resilience Engineer, Network Operations & Intelligence

Energy, Electrical, Hardware, Business, Analytics.

About the Position

Network Operations & Intelligence (NOI) is responsible for running the Transmission Network Control Centre and planning the System Access (outages) that are a key requirement to enable ET to carry out all types of critical work to maintain safety and reliability. NOI also provides key insights and analysis of our network to internal and external stakeholders.

I work for National Grid
There’s never been a more exciting time to join the energy sector. We need problem solvers, creative thinkers and people with passion to help us deliver a clean, green energy system for the future.

In this role you’ll work alongside our state-of-the-art Transmission Network Control Centre (TNCC) which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and manages everything from routine maintenance to storms and wildfires across all of England and Wales. The Control Centre is full of expert engineers who play a fundamental part in keeping the lights on!

What You'll Do

Your placements will be largely up to you and where your interests lie – as well as our business need; you will have the opportunity to work in one of several areas including:

  • Post-event analysis - assisting with the investigation and regulatory reporting on all electricity Transmission System Loss of Supply events and ensuring that all system related events, equipment and generic defects, and recurring faults are captured and shared with wider business.
  • Electricity System Restoration Strategy – Support on critical network operations including a compliant and robust framework for Electricity System Restoration in the event of a total or part shutdown of the Electricity Transmission system.
  • Climate Change Adaptation - Research and development to further National Grid’s knowledge on the impact of flooding and climate change on the resilience of our assets and processes.
  • Business Resilience Planning - Supporting the maintenance of business resilience documentation and reviewing and analysing business continuity exercise data to provide insights and drive continual improvement.
  • Strategic workforce Planning - ensuring the capability of our people in our Control Room, who are critical to ensuring that safety and system security standards are maintained at all times
  • Digital Systems resilience - supporting the continued reliable operation of the control room IT, telecoms systems and hardware to enable the Control Room to continue to deliver safe and reliable operation of the network.

What You'll Need to Apply

You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in a STEM related degree. It doesn’t matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification. We just need you to be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.

You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations as required.

Location

This role is based in National Grid House, Warwick and may offer flexible hybrid working, where possible. You'll be expected to travel occasionally as part of your role.

What You'll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £38,289, with annual salary increases throughout the programme.

As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and build a long-term career with National Grid.

Alongside a tailored development programme designed to power your career at National Grid, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:

  • 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
  • A competitive pension scheme.
  • Access to flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
  • The opportunity to participate in our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
  • You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.
  • A £2,000 joining bonus upon starting the programme.
  • A £2,400 payment upon successful completion of the programme.
  • An accommodation allowance of up to £200 per month as you move around the business during placements.
  • Additional annual leave when moving between placements, plus support with relocating your personal belongings.
  • Dedicated mentoring, regular feedback, networking opportunities, and volunteering opportunities to support your development.
  • A permanent role with National Grid upon successful completion of the programme.

About the Graduate Programme

As you'll be joining our 18-month graduate programme, you'll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You'll attend in-person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid. We're committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you'll also have access to 1:1 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life.

All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills. Aligned to this role is our Engineering pathway and as part of this you’ll develop further key technical skills aligned to your role as well as important learning modules such as working safely. If relevant to your career aspirations, you will be able to access Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) membership and seek support from a National Grid IET mentor to help you secure your chartership.

We believe in the importance of getting as much on-the-job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6-month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme you’ll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your career.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Salary
    £38,289 + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:2 and above
  • Location
    Warwick (Hybrid)
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  • All STEM disciplines
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