Power Systems Analysis & Design Graduate

Power your future 

Our Graduate Programme is designed to give you broad real-life exposure, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience that will help shape your future career and enable the UK’s transition to a low-carbon future. 

As you develop your knowledge and skills, you'll benefit from increased responsibility in preparation for the next stage of your professional journey. 

You will receive expert guidance from experienced colleagues and have structured development opportunities to equip you with the knowledge, experience, and capabilities required to build a successful career and progress into your permanent position within ScottishPower. 

Where you'll be working 

SP Energy Networks keeps the electricity flowing to homes and businesses throughout Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire, and North Shropshire. The energy landscape is changing rapidly as the way our customers and communities generate, consume, and interact with energy evolves. Our role is to decarbonise our network through technology and innovation and to facilitate the UK's journey to Net Zero through electrification. 

By analysing the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of our power systems, this crucial work will help future-proof our infrastructure and deliver a quality network for the homes and businesses within our licence area.   

What you'll be doing 

Working alongside a team of skilled engineers, you'll working at the forefront of our business managing customer requests for new connections such as renewable energy, supporting the customer in their application and analyse the network to determine the best point of connection to the existing system. 

You’ll play a key role in driving improvements and upgrades to our network, ensuring that the electrical infrastructure remains effective and relevant by completing network assessments and drawing design plans for the placement of the new assets whilst seeking new ways to enhance and optimise the infrastructure on an ongoing basis.  

As part of this role, you can expect to:  

• Perform power system studies and analyse the performance of our power system networks 
• Identify opportunities for renewable energy integration, grid modernisation, and energy efficiency improvement 
• Be involved in electrical infrastructure projects, from inception to completion including planning, design, commissioning, testing and operation) 
• Assist in preparing engineering calculations, drawings, technical reports, specifications, and design documentation 
• Participate in site inspections, audits, and commissioning activities 
• Be trained in commercial and cost management skills to produce a fully comprehensive quotation for works 
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company procedures 

What you'll bring 

To truly excel in this Power Systems Analysis & Design Graduate role, you'll have a real interest in understanding how power systems work and be excited to explore the innovations that will support our Net Zero goal.  

Effective communication within the workplace is crucial as you will work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. We also welcome knowledge of design and technical drawing software; these skills will enable you to contribute effectively to the team and make a positive impact on projects. 

You'll need: 

• An Honours Degree (or equivalent) at a minimum of 2:2 (or equivalent) in Power Systems, Electrical, and Electronic Engineering, or similar. 
• A valid UK Driving licence (or working towards obtaining one) 
• Good understanding of electrical engineering principles including simulation and awareness of relevant software tools 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality  
• Proactive and creative approach to problem-solving 
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 

What's in it for you 

This is more than just a graduate role—it's a launchpad for a rewarding career in Power Systems. You'll benefit from:  

• Valuable experience in a wide range of Power Systems activities 
• Exposure to major infrastructure and meaningful projects 
• Structured mentorship and professional development throughout the programme 
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued 
• A career path aligned with innovation and sustainability 
• Gaining hands-on experience across both our office and site environments 

Why SP Energy Networks 

We're powering the journey to Net Zero. As one of the UK's key electricity network operators, we're upgrading infrastructure, embracing innovation, and helping communities transition to clean energy. 

You'll be part of a company that values diversity, equity, and sustainability - and enables your growth every step of the way.