11 Oct 2024
Electrical engineers are being offered the opportunity of a scholarship with NIE Networks worth over £45k.
The application process for the 2025 intake opened on Friday 11 October and students have until 11pm on 8 Friday November 2024 to apply.
Electrical engineering students are eligible to apply for the scheme which consists of a £3000 annual bursary, paid summer placements throughout the duration of their university courses and one year paid industrial experience. Each scholar is matched with a company mentor and supported through their professional registration.
Over 80 students have now been through the scheme with the majority taking on full times roles after they graduate.
Caron Malone, Head of Transmission Strategy at NIE Networks, said: “We’re looking for ground-breaking, forward-thinking engineers who can help us to prepare the electricity networks for a net zero future. The opportunities that lie ahead for these young people are endless so I would encourage anyone who is eligible to apply for the scheme, it could be the best decision of their careers.”
Students attending the following courses at Queens or Ulster Universities are eligible to apply. They must be in their first year of study – or second years are also eligible if it is a MEng course.
• MEng or BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• BEng Renewable Energy Engineering
• BSc Energy
• BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The scheme is also open to students studying an Institute of Engineering (IET) accredited MEng or BEng electrical, electronic or power engineering course at any Power Academy University as NIE Networks is a member of the Power Academy and each year takes a number of Power Academy Scholars.
Upon graduating, scholars will be eligible to apply for the NIE Networks Fast Track Graduate Engineer programme with a starting salary of £42k.
Anyone interested in learning more or applying should the scholarships page.