This is a 4 year program with GE Vernova including a 3-year program with an additional 3-month 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 Stoke-on-Trent.
Your university learning will include one block week of face-to-face teaching per semester (approximately four days) at the Stoke-on-Trent campus, along with one day of online sessions per week. After each online session, you’ll be given assignments and tasks to complete during your working hours, supporting the required minimum of six hours per week of off-the-job training.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will be based at GE Vernova’s offices in Stafford and Redhill. You’ll rotate through various engineering departments to gain both practical experience and theoretical knowledge.Job Description
Job Description
GE Vernova – Student Engineering Apprentice - Substation Design
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: 4 years with GE Vernova including 3 years + 3 months (with End Point Assessment) with University of Staffordshire
Join GE Vernova as a fixed-term member through our Substation Design Student Engineer Apprenticeship, based at our Stafford office, UK. This structured programme offers a blend of academic study and hands-on experience, equipping you with the skills needed for a successful engineering career in the high-voltage 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 Stoke-on-Trent. This includes:
- One week of face-to-face teaching per semester at the university
- One online learning day per week
Key Features and Learning Opportunities:
- Spend four days per week at GE Vernova’s Stafford offices, rotating through the engineering departments to gain a broad understanding of high-voltage substations
- Gain hands-on experience using CAD software to produce 2D and 3D designs
- Be mentored by experienced high-voltage 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 cross-functional teams
This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start 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 GCSE is English and Math’s - certificates must be provided
- Must hold level 3 BTEC (Electrical/Electronic Engineering biased) or A-Level (Physics and Math’s) qualifications. Minimum of 112 UCAS points are required but may consider lower is suitable candidates with prior experience, skills to offset criteria.
- Must hold a UK passport.
- Must not currently be on another government funded program 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 efficiently—from generation all the way to end users. Through advanced grid technologies, we are accelerating the global transition to cleaner, more reliable energy—and we want you to be part of that journey.
If you're ready to help shape a more sustainable future and make a real difference, we invite you to join us.
With over 10,000 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 high-voltage power networks. In fact, 90% of the world’s power transmission utilities are equipped by GE Vernova.
Now, our UK-based High Voltage (HV) Substation Design team in Stafford is offering a unique opportunity to become part of this global mission. We're launching a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship designed to develop the next generation of Substation Design Engineers.
This is a challenging and rewarding path, offering hands-on experience in large-scale, real-world projects, supported by GE Vernova’s expert teams and educational partners. You’ll gain valuable qualifications and become a key contributor to powering a cleaner energy future.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
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What We Do
GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.
If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.
Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.
GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.
Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.
Why Work With Us
Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.
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