Lead Analyst - Anonymous employee National Grid Employee Review

2.0
Apr 15, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

It's a large company. It is a good place to work for younger workers starting their career. If you show initiative and drive, you will likely be given opportunities to advance. The benefit package is very competitive.

Cons

National Grid is a very frustrating place to work for anyone who has been there for a while. Constant churn of leadership and a trend to fill leadership positions with people who do not know the fundamentals of the business. The company has a hard time getting basic work done while new executives try to build their reputations with new "innovative" ideas. Innovation is great, but you still need to keep the shop open, the lights on, and the gas flowing. Seems we can't do that anymore. Nobody is going to get rewarded for doing the core business well and efficiently. I don't think leadership could even recognize it when it happens.

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5.0
Mar 16, 2026
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Pros

I cannot say enough about how great a company National Grid is. I’ve been here for over four years, and there is truly a culture where employees are encouraged to share their voices. The company regularly conducts surveys to understand how employees are feeling, what they need, and what matters to them... and then transparently shares the results with everyone. I have never experienced this level of openness with any other employer, and I know that none of my friends or family have had similar opportunities. It says a lot that so many employees want their family members to work here as well. Working at National Grid is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle, and there is a strong sense of pride in being part of the organization. As a woman, I am proud to be part of this “brotherhood” and have never felt that this is a male‑dominated space. There are many opportunities across the company, from field operations to management, depending on your interests. Compensation is competitive and rewards both experience and performance. Remote and hybrid work are sometimes an option, which to me shows a level of trust and respect for employees. I only wish I had joined earlier in my career.

Cons

I do wish there were more opportunities available in Western New York. Many roles seem to be concentrated in Central New York, Eastern New York, or downstate, and it would be great to see additional positions (for others to join the company) closer to home in WNY.

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