Graduate Power System Engineer Review
at National Grid
Graduate Scheme
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Warwickshire
Review Submitted: May 2026
Overall Rating
4.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at National Grid?
My experience at National Grid was great! It was an exciting experience filled with opportunities to learn, network and grow. The diverse community at Grid helped me settle in quickly
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I took on three rotational roles as a Power System Engineer, Project Development Engineer and a Project manager.
I got really busy and hands on while I was doing the Project development Engineering role and I led on some task. I also participated actively in volunteering activities.
I got really busy and hands on while I was doing the Project development Engineering role and I led on some task. I also participated actively in volunteering activities.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
There was so much opportunity to contribute meaningfully with a lot of support from the team to help you achieve whatever objective you have set.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate National Grid initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate National Grid CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The DEI culture where everyone is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is topnotch. The opportunities to learn, network and grow is unmatched.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to National Grid?
Be yourself and be confident enough to express why you should be hired using the STAR method in relaying your experience and expertise
