Data and Technology Graduate

Job Description

Data and Technology OpportunitiesGlasgow or Prenton£28,400Our BusinessScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and world leader in wind energy. Our focus is on wind energy, smart grids and driving the change to a cleaner, electric future. Were proud to say we produce100% green electricity and are well on our way to our ultimate journey to Net Zero.Were investing over £1.4billion in the UK - every year - for the next 5 years. Working on cutting edge innovation projects, were creating a smarter, cleaner and more efficient network, as well as and building and maintaining windfarms, as we work towardsNet Zero. And with contributions of £40m to charitable causes during the last 5 years, were investing in our communities as well to create a better future, quicker, for everyone.SP Energy NetworksOur energy landscape is going through a time of profound change. A challenge touching every part of our society, we need to eradicate carbon emissions to halt the effects of climate change. We need to change how we live our lives and replace the use of fossilfuels for transport and heat.Electricity will be at the heart of the solution, through electric vehicles and heat pumps. And with more renewables generation and other technologies connected to the electricity grid than ever before, its our role to make sure we create a more efficient,cleaner, greener network to accommodate this increase in demand.Within SP Energy Networks, we are focusing on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. With distribution networks designed for predictable, stable demand, its vital we upgrade our network to create the flexibility requiredto cope with the extensive changes to electricity demand, generation, and consumer behaviour. Through technology and innovation, we will enable a consumer-led revolution in the use and operation of our system. It will undergo the biggest changes to its designand operation for over half a century; and you can be part of it.Why choose SP Energy NetworksTheres never been a more exciting time to join us, and we need great people like you to help us succeed on our journey to Net Zero! During your time on the graduate programme, youll face new challenges and experience a diverse range of opportunities. Youmight be working in different areas of the business or focusing on your chosen specialism. Either way, youll be creating a network of colleagues and fellow graduates thatll support your growth and development throughout your career. Your programme is tailoredto you and your personal development and will include a combination of behavioural and technical modules and placements. Our programme is designed to bring out the best in you, helping you find the career path thats right for you.As a graduate trainee and part of ScottishPower, youll have a range of benefits as well as a varied and interesting career path, including:

• Starting Salary of £28,400
• A generous pension scheme where well double match your contributions up to 10%
• A broad range of flexible benefits including share incentive plans, employee discounts, charity matched funding and many, many more

Digital technology and data are at the heart of our plans to modernise our energy system - safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve. Evolution of the Distribution System Operator (DSO) model will bring a more active and dynamic networkas both consumers and generators interact more with the electricity system. And with new economic, commercial and flexible solutions, the DSO model will help us to deliver our customers and stakeholders needs.To develop a flexible and truly smart grid, we are rolling-out a new data, digital and communications ecosystem that will enable coordinated planning and delivery of these Whole System solutions. We are on a journey to transform our organisation into a modern,digitalised energy network operator. We will manage vast increases in the volume and frequency of data collected from technologies such as remote sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, wearable technology and drones, and generate evidence bases and automatedsolutions that ensure optimised decision making.