Our Gridtern Program provides currently enrolled college students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the energy industry.
Intern responsibilities will vary based upon your area of interest and department placement. Applying to this opportunity confirms your interest in being considered for one or more of the departments below for summer 2027.
Available Roles
Distribution Controls & Integration (Northborough, MA)
Our Distribution Controls & Integration (DC&I) Engineering team develops and supports the technologies that enhance the monitoring, control, and operation of National Grid’s electric distribution system. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, IT, and external stakeholders, the team delivers innovative solutions that improve grid visibility, support system reliability, and advance National Grid’s grid modernization strategy.
As a Gridtern, you will support the DC&I team while gaining hands-on experience in data management, automation, and emerging AI technologies. You will help develop and improve processes for collecting, organizing, and validating engineering and operational data used to support machine learning and AI applications. You will also assist with evaluating and enhancing information and knowledge management practices, including document repositories, data structures, and metadata. Through this work, you will gain exposure to grid modernization initiatives, data analytics, process automation, and the foundational systems that enable innovative technology solutions across electric operations. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license.
Options Solutions Engineering (Northborough, MA)
Our Options Solutions Engineering team develops high-level engineering solutions for substation and transmission projects, including capital investments, large customer connections, and FERC-regulated generator interconnection projects. The team brings together Substation, Protection & Control, and Civil Engineering professionals to evaluate project needs, develop technical scopes, and create comprehensive engineering solutions that are safe, reliable, cost-effective, and executable. Through close collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, the team plays a key role in shaping critical electric infrastructure projects.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Options Solutions Engineering team while gaining hands-on experience in transmission and substation project development. You will assist engineers with project-related analyses, scope development activities, and technical documentation while also taking ownership of an individual project. You will have opportunities to participate in substation field visits, collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and engage with a broad range of stakeholders involved in infrastructure planning and execution. Depending on your area of study, you may also gain exposure to transmission right-of-way inspections and other field engineering activities. Through this experience, you will develop technical, analytical, and project management skills while learning how large-scale electric infrastructure projects move from concept to implementation. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license.
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Integrated Planning and Solutions (Northborough, MA)
Our Integrated Planning and Solutions (IPAS) team is responsible for developing innovative solutions that help power our customers and maintain a reliable, resilient electric system. The team evaluates emerging technologies and strategies, including non-wires alternatives, grid automation, fault location, isolation and service restoration (FLISR), and other modernization initiatives. IPAS also works closely with regulators and stakeholders to support regulatory filings and planning efforts that help shape the future of the electric grid.
As a Gridtern, you will support the IPAS team while gaining hands-on experience in electric system planning, grid modernization, and regulatory strategy. You will assist with reliability and power flow studies, non-wires alternative evaluations, CYME modeling and analysis, automation initiatives, and regulatory support activities. Working alongside engineers and business partners, you will gain exposure to emerging grid technologies, data-driven decision-making, and the planning processes that help deliver a safe, reliable, and sustainable energy future. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license.
Protection Engineering - NE (Northborough, MA)
Our Protection Engineering team is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and secure operation of the electric power system. The team develops and maintains protection schemes for substations, transmission lines, and transformers through relay settings, coordination studies, and system analyses. By supporting system commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities, the team helps minimize outages, protect critical infrastructure, and safeguard personnel during both normal and abnormal operating conditions.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Protection Engineering team while gaining hands-on experience in power system protection and electric utility engineering. You will assist with relay coordination studies, arc flash analyses, protection system design activities, relay setting development, and engineering project support. You will also contribute to protection scope documentation and have opportunities to participate in substation site visits, providing valuable exposure to power system equipment, operations, and real-world engineering applications. Through this experience, you will build technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while learning how protection systems help maintain the reliability and safety of the electric grid. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license.
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Digital Substation Standards & Support (Northborough, MA)
Our Digital Substation Standards & Support Team is transforming National Grid’s substation fleet through the implementation of advanced IEC 61850-enabled digital technologies that support a safer, smarter, and more resilient electric grid. The program focuses on standardizing substation design, construction, and operational practices to improve system reliability, enhance protection capabilities, reduce maintenance requirements, and accelerate project delivery. Through the deployment of digital substations across New England, the team is helping build the foundation for the next generation of intelligent transmission and distribution networks.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Digital Substation Standards & Support team while gaining hands-on experience in digital substation technologies, engineering standards, and project delivery. You will assist with laboratory equipment testing, standards development, system analysis, technical documentation, and computer programming activities that support digital substation initiatives. Working alongside engineers and technical specialists, you will contribute to project engineering tasks and gain exposure to the technologies, processes, and innovation efforts driving the modernization of National Grid’s electric grid. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license.
Telecom Engineering-NE (Northborough, MA)
Our Telecom Engineering team is responsible for the engineering, design, and implementation of communication solutions that support the construction, operation, maintenance, and restoration of National Grid’s electric network. The team works across a range of telecommunications technologies, including fiber optics, microwave systems, land mobile radio, and wired and wireless communication services. By enabling critical applications such as SCADA, teleprotection, distribution automation, grid modernization, and operational voice and data communications, the team plays a vital role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electric service.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Telecom Engineering team while gaining hands-on experience in utility telecommunications and electric grid infrastructure. You will work alongside engineers on substation and transmission projects, learning about communication technologies and evaluating solutions for operational needs. Your responsibilities may include supporting telecom design activities, preparing scope documents, reviewing engineering drawings, assisting field personnel with telecom-related work, and helping maintain telecom asset management systems. Through this experience, you will gain exposure to network planning, asset management, fiber-optic communications, and the technologies that enable the reliable operation of the electric grid. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license.
What You'll Need to Apply
- Availability to start on the program start date, Monday, May 24, 2027, and work full-time (40 hours a week) for the duration of the summer
- Must be registered as a full-time student and continue your education full-time through the Fall 2027 semester
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree
- Majoring in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Civil, or Power Systems Engineering; Electrical Engineering Technology; Computer Science; Data Science; or a related engineering, technology, or STEM field.
- Have accumulated 18 or more credits and be at least 18 years of age
- Possess work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (including CPT & OPT)
- Some Gridtern positions will require a valid US Driver’s license with a safe driving history that complies with National Grid’s Safe Driver policy. This qualification will be further discussed at the time of offer.
What You’ll Get in Return
- Gain hands-on experience applying your academic knowledge to meaningful work
- Explore career opportunities and build your understanding of the energy industry
- Connect with professionals across National Grid and expand your network
- Receive personalized feedback, coaching, and mentorship throughout your internship
- Develop the confidence, skills, and experience needed to launch your career
- An hourly wage based on your major, degree type, and class year
About the Intern Program
Your summer will begin on Monday, May 24, 2027. Our Gridtern Program offers you the chance to expand your skills and broaden your mind, while exploring the best of what our industry has to offer.
You’ll work full time with a specific team for the duration of your internship, taking part in training and development activities to kickstart your career.
About National Grid
National Grid is the critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity and gas networks and infrastructures that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across Massachusetts and New York.
We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.
Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?
More Information
Salary Range $23.00 -$35.00 an hour
National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Candidates will be assessed and provided offers based on major, degree type, and class year. Our Gridtern Program does not offer relocation, housing assistance, or public transportation reimbursement for Gridterns; however, we can provide a list of resources to utilize in making your arrangements.
Please note that as a Gridtern, you must reside within our existing footprint, which includes Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont. You must also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to your assigned primary office.
Applications close on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. As we review applications on a rolling basis, this posting may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is encouraged.
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