Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Trainee Control Engineer to join our Yorkshire team. The ideal candidate would be someone with an HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or working towards this qualification and looking to start an exciting new career.

What does a Control Engineer do in Northern Powergrid?

A Control Engineer is responsible for the real‑time operation of the electricity distribution network. They work in the Centralised Control Room which is operational 24/7, 365 days a year, monitoring, controlling, and safeguarding the power system and its operators so that customers receive a safe, reliable, and continuous electricity supply.

Control Engineers are the people who keep the lights on, especially when things go wrong.

They are the operational brain of the network, making live decisions that balance safety, customer i...