National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) offers a Network Trainee Design Engineer Higher Apprentice position based at Castle Donington. You will learn to design substations and control systems up to 132kV while producing drawings and specs, and complete a three-year training programme with placements across depots.
Starting September 2027, the programme includes induction, block-release study, and exposure to live projects, with a view to progression into a Design Engineer role.
Higher Apprentice: Power Systems Substation Design employer: National Grid
At National Grid, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and a robust pension scheme, we ensure our employees are well rewarded for their contributions. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with flexible working arrangements, empowers our team members to thrive both personally and professionally in the heart of the UK's energy sector.