Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

GE Vernova are offering five fixedterm positions for Level 6 Substation Design Engineer Apprenticeships starting in September 2025.

This is a 4 year program with GE Vernova including a 3year program with an additional 3month End Point Assessment (EPA) at the University of Staffordshire.

As part of the apprenticeship you will be enrolled in the Level 6 Embedded Electronics Systems Design and Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship at University of Staffordshire based in StokeonTrent.

Your university learning will include one block week of facetoface teaching per semester (approximately four days) at the StokeonTrent campus along with one day of online sessions per week. After each online session youll be given assignments and tasks to complete during your working hours supporting the required minimum of six hours per week of offthejob training.
Throughout the apprenticeship you will be based at GE Vernovas offices in Stafford and Redhill. Youll rotate through various engineering departments to gain both practical experience and theoretical knowledge. In addition you will spend three months on a UK site to get handson experience in construction and commissioning activities.

Job Description

GE Vernova Student Engineering Apprentice Substation Design
Start Date: September 2025

Duration: 4 years with GE Vernova including 3 years 3 months (End Point Assessment) with University of Staffordshire

Join GE Vernova as a fixedterm member through our Substation Design Student Engineer Apprenticeship based at our Stafford office UK. This structured programme offers a blend of academic study and handson experience equipping you with the skills needed for a successful engineering career in the highvoltage substation industry.

As part of the apprenticeship you will be enrolled on the Level 6 Embedded Electronics Systems Design and Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship at Staffordshire University in StokeonTrent.

This includes:

• One week of facetoface teaching per semester at the university
• One online learning day per week

Key Features and Learning Opportunities:

• Spend four days per week at GE Vernovas Stafford offices rotating through both engineering and nonengineering departments to gain a broad understanding of highvoltage substations.
• Gain handson experience using CAD software to produce 2D and 3D designs.
• Be mentored by experienced highvoltage substation engineers.
• Visit equipment manufacturing facilities to learn how substation components are designed and built.
• Take part in site visits to understand substation construction and commissioning processes.
• Develop skills in managing subcontractors and working in crossfunctional teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your engineering career with a world leader in energy technology while earning a degree and gaining valuable industry experience.

Education / Professional Experience:

• Must hold level 2 English and maths (GCSE Functional skills or equivalent) certificates must be provided.
• Level 3 qualification in a STEM related subject (ideally 112 UCAS points but may be lower for suitable candidates with prior experience skills to offset criteria).
• Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years consecutively.
• Must have acceptable VISA/BRP that meets the ESFA funding rule requirements.
• Must not be on another government funded programme or apprenticeship.

Language:

• Proficiency in English is essential.

About Us:

Powering the Future with GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a global leader in energy solutions delivering innovative equipment systems and services that ensure power is transferred reliably and efficientlyfrom generation all the way to end users. Through advanced grid technologies we are accelerating the global transition to cleaner more reliable energyand we want you to be part of that journey.

If youre ready to help shape a more sustainable future and make a real difference we invite you to join us.

With over 10000 employees across approximately 70 countries GE Vernova supports utilities and industries around the world in managing electricity more effectively. Our technologies help maximize the reliability efficiency and resilience of highvoltage power networks. In fact 90% of the worlds power transmission utilities are equipped by GE Vernova.

Now our UKbased High Voltage (HV) Substation Design team in Stafford is offering a unique opportunity to become part of this global mission. Were launching a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship designed to develop the next generation of Substation Design Engineers.

This is a challenging and rewarding path offering handson experience in largescale realworld projects supported by GE Vernovas expert teams and educational partners. Youll gain valuable qualifications and become a key contributor to powering a cleaner energy future.

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean reliable energy come join us.

About GEV Grid Solutions:

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work:

At GEV our engineers are always up for the challenge and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll need to bring a solutionfocused positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed loyal colleagues if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact youll be exposed to gamechanging diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

A key role in a dynamic international working environment

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