Graduate Apprenticeship: Smart Grid Engineer
Please note: SAAS funding requires all apprentices to have residency in Scotland before 1st August 2025
Smarter Grid Solutions is a pioneering software technology company working at the intersection of clean energy, advanced digital technology, and power systems. We are a team of electrical engineers, software developers, analytics & consulting experts and much more working on the transformation of tomorrow’s electric grid – to become cleaner, more efficient, and more sustainable.We are seeking Graduate Apprentice Smart Grid Engineers to join our growing Integration team based in Glasgow to help us in our mission to transform today’s energy systems! This is an exciting opportunity to learn from a team with a wealth of experience in the smart grid world, connecting new energy resources to the network.
What Will I Learn?
You will study at the University of Strathclyde to achieve a BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design & Manufacture through a mixture of work-based learning, distance learning and monthly day release at University.
The role
- Assist with designing data interfaces between SGS products and external systems
- Prepare system requirements, functional specifications, and test specifications
- Integrate control and field instrumentation, measurement devices, test rigs and harnesses
- Configuration, testing, and commissioning of control applications to assist in connecting more green energy to the grid!
- System engineering for control and automation projects including software and hardware.
- Production of project documentation e.g., Manuals, design, and test specifications etc.
- Provide aftersales support for projects including site visits when required
About you
- You will be keen to build a career in renewable energy technologies and passionate about creating a more sustainable future for our planet
- Interested in electrical engineering and using your technical skills to make a real impact
- You will have a methodical approach to problems solving and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An interest in areas such as software, testing, systems integration, control and automation
What you'll need
• Five National 5s or equivalent at grade C or above, which must include Maths and English• 4 Highers at grade B or above, which must include Maths (gained in 2025)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 33 days holiday
- 5% matched Employer pension scheme
- Opportunity to participate in the Company’s Profit-Sharing Incentive Bonus scheme, up to a maximum of 12% of base salary
- Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
- Life Cover (3x)
- Cyclescheme
- EV Scheme
Smarter Grid Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to working in an environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. At Smarter Grid Solutions, we recognise that we can grow and thrive with a diverse team of people. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our Company stronger.We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments during our recruitment process.
If you need support, please reach out to recruitment@smartergridsolutions.com.Should your application be successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks before you join us too.
