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
NY Transmission Asset Management (Syracuse, NY)
Our Transmission Asset Management team is responsible for planning and managing investments that support the reliability and resiliency of National Grid's electric transmission system across Upstate New York. The team helps ensure resources are invested effectively to maintain and improve critical infrastructure, including transmission lines, substations, and transformers, while supporting projects from planning through execution.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Transmission Asset Management team by analyzing infrastructure and asset data that informs investment decisions and asset management strategies. You will contribute to projects focused on system reliability, resiliency, and capital planning by reviewing asset condition information, inspection results, maintenance records, and equipment performance trends. Using tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI, you will help organize, analyze, and visualize data to assess risks and prioritize investments while gaining valuable experience in asset management and utility operations. *This role requires a valid US Driver's License.
Transmission Line Engineering (Syracuse, NY)
Our Transmission Line Engineering (TLE) team designs the transmission line structures, foundations, conductors, and associated hardware that support National Grid's electric transmission system. The team performs engineering analysis, technical studies, and detailed design work to develop construction-ready solutions that support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Transmission Line Engineering team while gaining hands-on experience in utility engineering and infrastructure design. You will assist with 3D modeling of transmission structures, foundation design activities, engineering documentation reviews, and technical studies. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will develop technical and problem-solving skills while gaining exposure to transmission line design and construction. *This role requires a valid US Driver's License.
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Options Solutions Engineering (OSE) (Syracuse, NY)
Our Options Solutions Engineering (OSE) team develops engineering solutions that support the planning and delivery of electric transmission and substation projects across New York. The team includes electrical substation, civil substation, civil transmission line, and system protection engineers who collaborate to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that support long-term system reliability.
As a Gridtern, you will support the OSE team while gaining hands-on experience in transmission and substation engineering, project development, and infrastructure planning. You will assist with engineering studies, project reviews, technical data analysis, and the development of conceptual engineering reports and project scope documents. Working alongside engineers and stakeholders, you will gain insight into how technical, operational, and financial considerations influence infrastructure investment decisions. *This role requires a valid US Driver's License.
Transmission Planning (Syracuse, NY)
Our Transmission Planning team is responsible for evaluating, developing, and maintaining the long-term reliability and performance of National Grid's electric transmission system across New York. The team identifies future system needs, develops transmission solutions, supports capital investment planning, and delivers infrastructure improvements that support customer growth, grid resiliency, and New York's clean energy transition.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Transmission Planning team while gaining hands-on experience in electric system planning and engineering analysis. You will assist with transmission planning studies, data analysis, engineering calculations, project evaluations, and process improvement initiatives. You will also support workflow optimization and project tracking tools while gaining exposure to the planning processes that guide future transmission investments
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Grid Modernization (Syracuse, NY)
Our Grid Modernization team leads programs that advance National Grid's distribution automation, research and development, and grid modernization strategy. The team works across engineering, operations, IT, procurement, and project management organizations to implement technologies that improve grid reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Grid Modernization team while gaining hands-on experience in program management, grid technology implementation, and project coordination. You will assist with program strategy, project scheduling, stakeholder engagement, resource planning, and risk tracking across a portfolio of grid modernization initiatives. Through this experience, you will gain exposure to utility innovation, large-scale program execution, and emerging grid technologies. *This role requires a valid US Driver's License.
Integrated Planning and Solutions (Syracuse, NY)
Our Integrated Planning and Solutions (IPAS) team develops 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 (NWA), Fault Location, Isolation and Service Restoration (FLISR), grid automation, and other modernization initiatives, while supporting regulatory and planning activities.
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 technologies and the planning processes that support a reliable and sustainable energy future.
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Substation Engineering & Design New York (SEDNY) (Syracuse, NY)
Our Substation Engineering & Design New York (SEDNY) team provides engineering and design support for electrical substations across Upstate New York, helping deliver critical infrastructure investments and connect new generation and customer load to the transmission and distribution system. The team collaborates closely with engineering, design, and field personnel to support the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid.
As a Gridtern, you will support the SEDNY team while gaining hands-on experience in substation engineering and design. You will assist with battery replacement projects, ground grid calculations, engineering documentation, and ProjectWise tasks while learning how to interpret technical drawings and design standards. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain exposure to both office and field environments while contributing to active infrastructure projects. *This role requires a valid US Driver's License.
Station Engineering & Design New York (Syracuse, NY)
Our Station Engineering & Design team is responsible for designing the structures and foundations that support electrical equipment within National Grid substations. The team also develops designs for supporting infrastructure, including oil containment systems, fences, gates, access roads, fire walls, and retaining walls that help ensure substations operate safely and reliably.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Station Engineering & Design team while gaining hands-on experience in civil and structural engineering within the utility industry. You will assist with the design of steel and concrete structures, support updates to oil spill containment plans and engineering documentation, and gain exposure to substation design standards, engineering analysis, and infrastructure projects that support the electric grid. *This role requires a valid US Driver's License
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Substation Engineering (Syracuse, NY)
Our Substation Engineering team is responsible for the planning, design, and technical execution of projects that support National Grid's electric substations. The team develops engineering designs, technical specifications, and construction packages while supporting capital investments, asset replacement programs, reliability improvements, and customer interconnections.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Substation Engineering team while gaining hands-on experience in substation design, engineering analysis, and project execution. You will assist with engineering calculations, drawing reviews, technical documentation updates, data analysis, and project coordination activities. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain exposure to substation equipment, protection and control systems, utility design practices, and engineering standards. *This role requires a valid US Driver's License.
Distribution Planning & Asset Management (Syracuse, NY)
Our Distribution Planning & Asset Management (DPAM) team helps shape the future of National Grid's electric distribution system by determining how the grid must evolve to safely and reliably meet changing customer needs. The team analyzes system performance, forecasts future demand, evaluates distributed energy resources, identifies reliability improvements, and develops strategies that support grid modernization and the clean energy transition.
As a Gridtern, you will support the DPAM team while gaining hands-on experience in electric system planning and engineering analysis. You will assist with customer load and generation interconnection studies, load forecasting, system capacity evaluations, equipment assessments, reliability analysis, and long-term planning initiatives. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain insight into how engineering studies support infrastructure investments, grid modernization, and the transition to a cleaner energy future.
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, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Energy Engineering; Engineering Management; Project Management; Information Systems; Data Science; Engineering Technology; or a related 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 $20.00 -$31.00 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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