Mechanical Engineering Intern Review

by Centrica

Rating

4.9/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    4.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • Every morning started with a teams meeting with my line manager. Then there was usually at least one other 'summer placement' teams call, this could be a presentation on company projects to mental health or personal development sessions. The rest of the time was spent researching for the final report, discussions with other group members or arranging calls with internal and external stakeholders.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned a lot about working in a professional environment, especially on teams. I am confident with using outlook to request meetings and when talking to my superiors. The project is a group task and so my professional team working skills have improved. Particularly I have learned a lot more about the energy industry and the difference between university and industry level projects (latter needs less perfection).


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • I was encouraged to join calls including the announcement of interim financial results. There was a call arranged with the MD of British Gas who talked us through Centrica's strategy. Furthermore there was lots of opportunities to contact graduate engineers, including having a specific mentor with whom I arranged bi-weekly calls. There were also numerous talks on Centrica as a company and the experiences of current grads.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the virtual experience
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • Very welcoming, everyone I spoke to from other graduate engineers, other graduate streams and management actively encouraged me to arrange meetings with them to discuss questions. The values of the company were made apparent from the start and everyone seemed to work to them.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your virtual experience?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
  • I enjoyed the virtual experience a lot, I feel I got a great taster of what working as a graduate engineer felt like. The company also arranged two expensed trips to see the gas terminal in easington and the gas recip plant in brigg. From this I could meet the other interns and grads in person and gain vital information and connections to help with project work.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at Centrica
  • 4/5

  • 7. Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica
  • In the application process take time to learn the values and think of specific examples of experience you have in which you demonstrate them. When you join the company be active in engaging with all levels of company everyone is friendly and happy to answer your questions. Consider that this internship will revolve around the energy industry so ensure you have an interest there.


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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Mechanical Engineering

London

July 2021


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