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The largest utility business in the UK (and the second largest in the USA), National Grid owns and maintains the ‘grid’ of towers (pylons) and gas pipelines which carries energy across Britain. Imagine having the opportunity to explore our business, and to experience the huge range of work we undertake. Imagine having access to structured training and development opportunities. Imagine being able to explore your talents and interests, and to take the first important steps to a rewarding long-term career. That’s what we’re offering on our Placements and Sponsorship opportunities.

The Year in Industry. Open to engineering students who decide to take a year out before or during university, this scheme leads towards a Management qualification.
Industrial Placement. We can offer a range of year-long placements in both the engineering and commercial sides of our business.
Internship. Open to mechanical or chemical engineering students, this long summer placement will set you on the path to a career in engineering leadership.

Power Academy. This excellent sponsorship package is open to anyone studying Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronic or Power Systems Engineering with one of our 7 partner universities.
Sponsored Student Programme. For those who successfully complete one of the programmes above, we have a number of sponsorship opportunities available.
Anyone on these programmes will be in a strong position to apply for our industry leading Graduate Development Programme.