Graduate Development Scheme

Job Description

There has never been a greater time to be a part of the energy industry, it is evolving like never before! We are innovating, planning and developing exciting new ideas and projects that aim to accommodate the network demands of electric vehicles (EVs),heat pumps (HPs) and low carbon technologies (LCTs) as well as the integration of distributed generation.It is a great time to join the Western Power Distribution (WPD) Graduate Scheme where you will be able to be part of this fascinating and motivating industry. You will be based within the WPD Innovation team whilst also attending placements across the businessthat range from on-site hands on experience to design and planning roles.The Innovation team currently run and manage a vast range of projects that aim to achieve decarbonisation & net zero, address the challenges proposed by EVs & HPs as well as making the electricity network smarter and more intelligent. These projects varyfrom feasibility studies costing a few hundred thousand pounds all the way to multi-million-pound trials that do make a real change. From the very start, you will be able to make a difference in this unique, one-of-a-kind role.WPD will support, guide and mentor graduates during the scheme where you will also have the opportunity to run and manage your own projects, gain the unique and sought-after skills and abilities that will enable you to develop professionally and eventuallybecome future leaders in the industry.We held a Graduate Webinar on 21stOctober 2021 to provide an overview of the scheme. You can view it herehttps://youtu.be/Bt_fD7fxnT0Location for this role could be Bristol or Castle Donington and will be confirmed with the successful candidate. Please note, whilst we anticipate that the permanent position following your training will be based in our Innovation team, this isnot guaranteed and you may be required to apply for a substantive role elsewherewithin the business. About UsWestern Power Distribution is a 6500 strong team of operational and support staff constructing, maintaining, repairing and upgrading the electricity distribution network that serves 7.9 million customers across the Midlands, South Wales and the South West.We keep the lights on in cities such as Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff and we take power to the furthest reaches of our rural landscape across the Brecon Beacons, Dartmoor and the Peak District.As owners and operators of one of the largest electricity distribution networks in the UK, we take great care in looking after every element, from underground cables to overhead lines and substations operatingfrom 230V to 132kV. The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for graduateswho are curious, forward thinking andwant to be challenged in order to develop their skills and knowledge.You willhave achieved or bepredicted to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 in Electrical, Electronic, General or Power Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science andwish to build on yourstudies in a challenging yet rewarding environment.As well as your degree you should also have excellent numerical, problem-solving and all round communication skills along with the capacity to develop your technical knowledge. About The CompanyIf this is your opportunity to join us, youll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where youll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, youll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that werealways interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.In return, youll enjoy a package of benefits designed to reward your hard work and incentivise your ambition. Everyone here enjoys a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, company pension scheme, protective clothing where required, an EmployeeAssistance Programme and a managed back care programme.Western Power Distribution is an equal opportunities employer, a Disability level 1 Employer and a corporate signatory of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) programme. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build furtheron our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company