Trainee, High-Voltage System Control (Electrical Engineering) | Trainee (m/w/d)
Westnetz GmbH
Job Summary
This Trainee position, based in Arnsberg, offers a dynamic start for an Electrical Engineering graduate passionate about the energy transition. The role focuses on the secure management of complex high-voltage power grids (up to 110 kV) within Germany’s largest distribution network operator. Day-to-day responsibilities include independently monitoring and controlling high-voltage networks, coordinating responses during faults, and making autonomous decisions regarding deployment for fault clearance. The trainee will also assist in fault analysis, prepare switching programs for maintenance, and contribute to network planning projects. This role is crucial in managing the shift towards decentralized, renewable energy sources and involves working with advanced control and calculation systems. The position requires a willingness to transition into shift work (early/late shifts, potentially including nights/weekends) after completing the trainee program, offering a competitive starting salary and significant development opportunities within the energy sector.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Electrical Engineering
Experience
- Successfully completed university degree in Electrical Engineering
- Initial relevant practical experience gained through internships, thesis work, or projects
- Professional experience with network control and network calculation systems (ideal)
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to commit to shift work (2-shift or 3-shift rotation, including potential weekend/night coverage) after completion of the trainee program. Location: Arnsberg, Germany.
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