Early careers

We are the people behind Northern Ireland’s national electricity grid. We make sure that every home, business, school, hospital, factory and farm has power - when and where they need it. 

That’s just the beginning of our story. We are now transforming the power system for future generations. Be part of the change. Work with us to reduce Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels and make decarbonisation a reality.

Our graduate development programme is open to all new and recently qualified graduates. There are specific opportunities for those in:

Our general graduate recruitment stream is open to graduates from all disciplines including physics, biology, mathematics and arts. Our 2024/25 Graduate Programme has closed for applications and will reopen for 2025/26 in September 2025.

Lasting two years, our programme provides graduates with the opportunity to work within a designated team and get involved in collaborative work across the business.

Successful graduates will have the chance to immerse themselves in a dynamic sector and get involved in areas such as technical planning, operational, information technology, commercial, project management, regulatory, analytical, financial, research and electricity market activities.

The programme is designed to provide wide ranging and exciting assignments.

Develop your skills

You'll be guided throughout the programme as you make the leap to a dynamic corporate environment. Develop through on-the-job learning and a suite of development modules.

We help you grow your knowledge and skills in:

Benefits

The graduate scheme is paid, offering a competitive salary and benefits. As part of your onboarding, you'll join an induction programme and be paired with a mentor. They will make sure you have the support and guidance you need.