Electrical power networks engineer

Level

Higher

Length

2.5 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Working in an engineering team to maintain and repair assets on the electricity network.

Inspect and maintain overhead line infrastructure and underground cables

Work on substations: testing, maintaining, and replacing switchgear

Carry out fault investigation and restoration after network outages

Follow safety rules and complete permits to work before live network tasks

Use network management systems to monitor and control the distribution network

Contribute to design and engineering reviews for new connections or upgrades

Prepare technical reports on network condition, faults, and maintenance

Power systems theory: generation, transmission, and distribution

High and low voltage network design principles and protection systems

Installation and maintenance of overhead lines and underground cables

Substation equipment: transformers, switchgear, and protection relays

Network safety rules, permits to work, and authorisation schemes

Power quality, fault analysis, and network performance monitoring

Relevant legislation and standards including BS EN and ESQCR

Ready to look for a place?

See live Electrical power networks engineer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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