National Grid Graduate Power Systems Engineer reviews

A rich culture of diversity here at National Grid where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. The safety culture is topnotch and your well being is taken into consideration. Flexible and hybrid working style being practiced helps to promote a healthy work/life balance. Everyone is always willing to assist you succeed in your role. Salary wise, it competes with other top players in the industry and there are lots of Employee benefit schemes put in place. The Graduate scheme should be the best in the industry because of the quality and amount of investments the company put into each graduate. Graduates are thrown into a pool of opportunities to gain knowledge, further their career and carry out volunteering activities.

Grid in general is a very good company to work in. 1. I have access to most people in the company and can essentially reach out to them for knowledge. 2. There's a good in house training programme that sets one up with industry level knowledge on the electricity network, energy sector and safety standards 3. It does not stick to traditional engineering requirements. While it can be assumed that electrical engineering should be a primary baseline (which it is), all engineering disciplines are welcome as it's first principles that really matter i.e.: problem solving, analytical mindset, technical capability. All in all, one has the opportunity to learn more about power systems analysis while in the job. 4. UK salaries are generally lower compared to Europe and USA, but interestingly, with a masters, I'd say it is one of the better paying grad schemes. 5. Grid sponsors international talent. Might get more complex with changing UK politics but this has been the norm