Power Academy Review
by National Grid
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Responsibilities
4.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.5
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at National Grid
- 7. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to National Grid
Overview
My role was within the FACTS and Protection team which focused on the design and testing of protection relays used within the England and Wales transmission system. Day-to-day involved using internal databases to identify redundant data held on transformers.
Skills
Working in an office developed my people skills as well as presenting skills as I was often tasked with presenting my findings to relevant parties. I was able to get a first-hand look at how engineers act in the field and specific roles and responsibilities they undertake within the power industry.
Responsibilities
Being my first placement with National Grid, there was less sense of responsibility than is present in more veteran scholars. However, there were plenty of opportunities for independent thinking and researching.
Support & Guidance
There was always someone I could go to if I had any questions or difficulties. National Grid provides you with an excellent network for this purpose.
Culture
Overall, very professional and filled with a people who care genuinely about their job and it's impact.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement, it provided excellent experience that I know I will only develop when I return next year.
Yes
You do not need to be an expert in power engineering to succeed at National Grid, there are so many opportunities and places where your talents and interests can shine. Do not be afraid to suggest ideas as often they are explored despite the outcome.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
North East
November 2022
