Is National Grid a good company to work for as a Associate Engineer?

Associate Engineer professionals working at National Grid have rated their employer with 4.5 out of 5 stars in 15 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of National Grid employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Associate Engineer Jobs at National Grid now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Associate Engineer interview questions at National Grid .

Does National Grid pay Associate Engineer employees well?

Associate Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at National Grid with 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 15.1% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Associate Engineer salaries at National Grid.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Grid?

Analyst (109) , Engineer (78) , Manager (68) , Intern (65) , Project Manager (65) , Customer Service Representative (59) , Senior Analyst (53) , Power Systems Engineer (41) , Director (38) , Senior Engineer (32) , Lead Analyst (30) , Supervisor (22) , Associate Analyst (20) , Business Analyst (20) , Intern - Hourly (19)

What are the pros of working at National Grid according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and a large company" ((in 321 reviews)); "Work life balance is good (as long as you hit deadlines and get your work done you can be flexible)." ((in 242 reviews)); "Good pay and movement around company" ((in 223 reviews)); "Generally great people to work with; majority want to do their job and do it well" ((in 214 reviews)); "Great culture and a company that makes a real difference" ((in 121 reviews))

What are the cons of working at National Grid according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management with no clear plans" ((in 117 reviews)); "Communication could be improved between senior leadership because sometimes their idea of a project goal/change doesn't some across clearly." ((in 45 reviews)); "Too many managers and directors making changes and barely implementing the changes and then change the overall plan altogether." ((in 45 reviews)); "Unorganised, poor communication, ever changing structure" ((in 30 reviews)); "Too many initiatives leading to frantic work environment and frequently long hours that are not compatible with having a family." ((in 29 reviews))

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National Grid Associate Engineer reviews

4.5

100% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

Zoë Yujnovich

100% approve of CEO

99% positive business outlook

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5.0

Compensation and benefits

5.0

Career opportunities

4.7

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.1

Senior management

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

Associate Engineer employees have rated National Grid with 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. National Grid is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.8 stars).

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15 reviews

4.0

Jun 9, 2026

Great company

Associate engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Tuition reimbursement and good bonus program

Cons

Not the best company culture

5.0

Mar 31, 2026

Supportive culture with room for communication improvement

Associate engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

National Grid is a great company to work for! As someone who isn't as experienced as some, the culture here makes it easy to learn and ask questions. The GDP program is also a great way to help newer hires learn about what National Grid does and how we live by our values.

Cons

Communication could be improved between senior leadership because sometimes their idea of a project goal/change doesn't some across clearly.

5.0

Jul 16, 2025

First year at National Grid 5 stars!

Associate engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work that is always changing Work-life balance Supportive & helpful coworkers Frequent development opportunities

Cons

Occasional slow communication due to size of company Not as diverse as desired

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