USED TO BE A GREAT COMPANY - NOT NOW - WOW - Senior Network Engineer National Grid Employee Review

2.0
18 Sept 2015
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I spent 17 years as a network engineer for New England Electric System (NEES) I was a great place for the first 10 years until they sold out to NGRID. After a year thing started to change slowly and then very rapidly over the next 7 years with several aquisitions and the company they bought somehow was always given control..

Cons

Because of these takeovers the original company employees were stomped on and made to bow down to the companies grid bought. Worthless systems replaced fully functional production systems. Takeover after takeover they chewed up people and spit them out after long term employment. Nothing mattered but the bottom line of the business. There way of getting rid of higher priced payroll - OUTSOURCING and the elimination of the pension plan. I'm Not bitter and have moved on to much better things - these guys ruined a lot of lives for the sake of the dollar.

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5.0
16 Mar 2026
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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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