Graduate Electrical Engineer - Renewables

DNV

May 15

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
Bristol, +2

Requirements

As a Graduate, other than your relevant degree, we don’t expect any prior experience when you join us; However, we want you to bring your passion for the green energy transition. The most important attributes you can bring are an inquisitive mind, a desire to develop yourself, and a drive to work with our customers to solve their challenges.
We try to keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few things needed to qualify for this role:
Minimum 2:2 Degree in Electrical/ Electronic, Electrical & mechanical degree, computer engineering degree or physics
Interested in working and developing skills in electrical infrastructure projects covering onshore transmission/distribution, offshore transmission, connection and interconnectors, grid code compliance and constraint and curtailment analysis
Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally, including the commitment to complete the appropriate professional registration in your field (Chartership)
Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills along with the ability to communicate key points clearly and concisely for our customers in written reports, presentations and meetings
Proactive, willing to learn new skills, ‘get stuck in’ and undertake work outside your ‘comfort zone’ demonstrating appropriate balance between asking for help and using own initiative to think through the problem
Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, confident building professional relationships based on trust and integrity
Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise own time and activities, to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives
Ideally have some exposure/ experince in: Power system modelling and electrical software experience (DigSilent Powerfactory, PSSE, PSCA, etc) for power grid simulation and studies, i.e. load flow, fault analysis, power quality reliability, grid resilience / islanding, black start / restoration
If you possess the curiosity and initiative to become an expert in your chosen field and potentially one of our future leaders, then this role could be for you.

Responsibilities

Working from one of our offices in London, Bristol, Glasgow, you will:
Gain a deep insight into onshore/offshore power grids (transmission and distribution) opportunities /challenges as well as renewable energy systems
Take a big picture view on the energy transition and what this means for our customers and their supply chains and what this means for our society and the environment
Actively engage with clients to understand their challenges deploying renewable energy generation and storage safely, sustainably and effectively
Learn how projects are developed and financed from an initial concept through to operation
Have the opportunity to work with other discipline teams across DNV to see how we are working together to solve some of the energy industry’s biggest problems
You’ll be stretched but always supported, so don’t worry if renewable energy or some of the terminology is unfamiliar to you, we’ll teach you all you need to know. Upon joining, you’ll receive a buddy to help you settle in, a mentor to enhance your technical knowledge, as well as ongoing on-the-job coaching and support from your colleagues.
Our structured graduate programme provides a fantastic start to your career with us, enhancing both your technical and professional skills and supporting your journey towards chartership and becoming an expert in your field.
You will have the opportunity to travel to customer sites across the UK and occasionally overseas, so a flexibility and willingness to undertake this, is essential.

FAQs

What will be my responsibilities as a Graduate Electrical Engineer in renewables?

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer in renewables, you will be responsible for investigating and finding innovative solutions to industry challenges, collaborating with customers and technical experts, and helping deliver key projects in the renewables sector.

Will I have opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, you will have opportunities for career development in this role, including building your network, accessing resources for development, and having the freedom to learn and grow in the renewables industry.

What can I expect from the work environment as a Graduate Electrical Engineer in renewables?

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer in renewables, you can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative team of big thinkers, where you will have real responsibility from day one and the support to explore innovative solutions in the renewables field.

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