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As well as providing National Grid with strong financial performance, successful operation of these interconnectors offers the GB System Operator a greater diversity of supply, facilitates competition across Europe and helps address the intermittency issues posed by renewables.
When you join our 12-week Internship, you’ll provide technical support to the Interconnectors business to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable assets across our portfolio of Interconnectors. Your involvement will directly impact how we manage, design, operate and maintain our assets, in addition to great exposure to construction activities.
As an Interconnector Intern Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to work across a variety of projects within Interconnectors. Some of these will focus on Interconnectors and others will be focusing on upcoming projects in the design phases.
No week will be the same, collaborating well with other people will be vital to succeed in this role. Examples of work for an Interconnector Intern Engineer include:
- Identifying innovative asset management interventions and applying these to our assets
- Contributing to new Interconnector projects
- Solving problems that arise during design phases with an engineering focus
- Analysing technical documentation and making recommendations
You will be joining the growing Interconnector team at an exciting time, with the Net Zero challenges and new projects being investigated, Interconnectors is at the heart of this within National Grid Ventures.
About You
You’ll be studying for a Numerical, Engineering, Business, Finance, or Computing degree and be on track to achieve a minimum 2.2. You’ll have a genuine interest and passion in the Energy Industry and how it works.
You have problem solving and analytical skills with innovative thinking, an interest in the Energy transition to net zero, HV technologies and the UK energy industry, and a desire to develop yourself in both technical and non-technical skills, such as striving for Chartership (if Engineer) and also developing your own personal skills.
Ideally, you’ll also have a valid full UK Driving Licence, but not essential.
What Youll Get
You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, working with senior leadership in forming strategic decisions. You will also spend some time on-site to experience the assets first-hand.
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £20,919 (pro-rata based on a 12-week placement).
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Undergraduate Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, exposure to the energy and power industry, develop hands-on experience, and understand what a career with us can offer.
You’ll receive some great rewards and benefits including 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory holidays (pro-rata for 12-week placements), a buddy to support you during your placement, and a Graduate Development Programme opportunity.
About Us
National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Our Values and Principles
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.
Further Information
The closing date for this role is 13th November 2022, however, we encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.
Assessment centres will be held from 5th December.
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
