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Summer Intern

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0 years

Location

Preston, Manchester

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internship

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About the role

Are you ready to power up your career? We're champions of the North West and we're proud that it's our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK's journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West's electricity network operator, it's our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all. We're proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry's most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride. We are seeking several motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for a paid summer internship. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the energy industry, engaging in a variety of meaningful work experiences depending on your assigned business area. The successful candidates will collaborate with experienced professionals on various tasks to support successful project delivery, participating in data collection, analysis, and reporting and conduct research, creating proposals and presenting their findings. As an intern, you will liaise with internal and external stakeholders, attend team meetings contributing to project discussions and challenges and supporting the development of project deliverables and commercial proposals, whilst learning about the company's operations and the energy industry Internship Opportunities Available In: Network Operations Distribution System Operations (DSO) Innovation Policy & Standards Strategic Planning Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's (2nd or 3rd year) or Master's in Electrical Engineering Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Basic understanding of electrical systems and components Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment What's in it for you A paid internship offering 'real living wage' Hands-on experience Coaching and guidance from industry professionals Opportunities to work on impactful projects Networking opportunities

About the company

Electricity North West Limited, we are dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging for all our colleagues.

Skills

electrical engineering
analytical
problem-solving
communication
teamwork
microsoft office