Electrical Engineer - Walsall

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Electrical Engineer - Walsall

Team

Engineering

Business Unit

Electricity Transmission

Requisition No.

12719

City

Walsall, GB, WS5 4HU

Date posted

20 October 2026

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Electrical Engineer - Walsall

Start your engineering journey with us and grow into a future Senior Authorised Person

Our engineers are at the heart of what we do, at National Grid we work towards the highest standards. This is more than just a job, it’s a long-term career path with continued support, hands on learning, and a team of experienced engineers who’ll have your back every step of the way!

Pay and Benefits

• Starting salary up to £49,625 to £57,000 pa depending on experience.
• 37 Hours per week Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm (Days only).
• 26 Days leave plus 8 statutory, Contribution pension – Employee up to 6% Company up to 12% Total 18%.
• Paid overtime, standby allowance + call out fees + Bonus (2026 - 4%)
• Job requirement Company car (Full Electric or Hybrid).
• For more information on benefits click the link - Benefits | National Grid Careers

Role overview

This role initially is all about the training to start with, although we do require you to have practical engineering skills as per the requirements. You’ll join one of our local regional teams, where you will spend the first circa 24 months on a training programme gaining experience on-site and, in the classroom, (with short stays away from home) building your skill base and safety authorisations needed to take the next big step.

Once you are qualified this is when things change. You will move into the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) role with an increase in base salary and receive a SAP Allowance of £5,000 pa. As a Substation Engineer SAP, you’ll lead teams of fitters and contractors on high voltage substation projects ensuring they are set to work in the correct manner, including the provision of risk assessments and method statements, and that toolbox talks take place. Managing, monitoring and reviewing progress on safety critical works. Undertake site delivery activities of projects as the appointed temporary works co-ordinator and principal contractor as defined in CDM regs, and helping keep the UK’s electricity network running smoothly. You’ll also join a standby rota for emergency call outs – earning additional payments for your expertise and availability.

If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to learn and build a meaningful future we want to hear from you.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Minimum NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical Engineering qualification.
• High Voltage experienced.
• You have practical industrial engineering skills – installations, breakdown, repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to read schematic electrical drawings, produce risk assessments and method statements.
• Ability to use test equipment and interpret maintenance results.
• You must be able to commit and attend training courses at our Eakring site in Nottinghamshire and other sites which will require short stays away from home to complete your training.
• You will be available for standby rota providing reactive call outs for emergencies, due to this you will live within 40 minutes travel of Walsall, WS5 4HU.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Substation experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• NEBOSH, IOSH.

Visa and relocation is not available for this position.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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We offer a competitive base salary, with annual reviews to ensure it reflects the market rate for your role, skills, knowledge, and experience.

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Depending on your role, you'll be eligible for an annual performance bonus that rewards your contribution to our success. Your bonus is a percentage of eligible earnings and may vary each year.

Recognition

Our global recognition program lets you thank and reward colleagues for their contributions, along with career milestone awards to celebrate key achievements.

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Pay

We offer a competitive base salary, with annual reviews to ensure it reflects the market rate for your role, skills, knowledge, and experience.

Incentive Pay

Depending on your role, you'll be eligible for an annual performance bonus that rewards your contribution to our success. Your bonus is a percentage of eligible earnings and may vary each year.

Recognition

Our global recognition program lets you thank and reward colleagues for their contributions, along with career milestone awards to celebrate key achievements.

Retirement

We offer a generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%. For every £1 you contribute, we'll add £2. You can also make extra voluntary contributions to boost your retirement savings.