Power System Engineer Review

by National Grid

Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Energy Forecasting - Using demand forecasting methods to assist the control room in balancing the UK energy generation to match demand.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes - New skills include Programming / code writing in order to extract and manipulate data. Skills developed includes Excel skills and project management.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Overall the course has been enjoyable and has been a good mix between practical hands on work and engineering theory.

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • Valued reasonably well

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well organised. Timetable is very useful with relevant courses.

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Good, generally available when support is required. Very willing to support when asked

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Various methods of contacting people in the business, several fixed supports groups including confidential helpline

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Fairly well matched

    8/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Again, lots of support groups, sports, social clubs, volunteering opportunities, STEM / IET events.

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great company to establish a solid career

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

    • Research the company values

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

January 2018

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