Power Systems Engineer Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Running studies including thermal studies, fault levels and voltage studies. Conducting customer offers.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Power Systems engineering, managing time.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

National Grid training is generally good, Aston Uni side was sub-par.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Aston Uni degree was well organised, though poorly taught overall. National Grid had positives with the training provided and general organisation, however were let down by some limited / very delayed responses from the new talent team, as well as the team I joined seemed to have no idea or prior knowledge about any aspect of the apprenticeship, meaning the process was not smooth and required a lot push to get required things, such as projects sorted, ready for us to use. For a company who has had apprentices for years, it did not feel like it.

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Generally good support from my team, positive atmosphere, and supportive manager.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

6/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Volunteering (including STEM ambassador), hobbies and other activities.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good, positive company to work for.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?

Be ready for a challenge, this is not a job you can just sail by in.