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
Gas Distribution, Design Engineering and Construction (Waltham, MA)
Our Gas Planning and Design Engineering team is responsible for designing and supporting natural gas infrastructure projects that help deliver safe and reliable energy to customers across New York. The team leads initiatives such as gas main replacement programs and new customer connections, partnering with operations, construction, and customer teams to plan, design, and deliver infrastructure projects efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, and customer service.
As a Gridtern for the summer, you will support the Gas Planning and Design Engineering team while gaining hands-on experience in engineering design, project management, and utility operations. You will contribute to projects that support the development and modernization of natural gas infrastructure, assist with design and project-related activities, and work with project data and documentation. Collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams, you will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from initial planning through construction and closeout, while building technical knowledge, strengthening problem-solving skills, and developing an understanding of how utility infrastructure projects are successfully delivered.
Design & Materials Processing (Waltham, MA)
Our Design & Materials Processing team prepares the digital work packages used by construction crews to install new gas main infrastructure across Massachusetts. The team compiles historical gas records, develops GIS mapping resources, reviews environmental requirements, coordinates engineering designs and cost estimates, and manages project documentation within National Grid’s asset management systems to support the successful delivery of gas infrastructure projects.
As a Gridtern, you will support the team by assisting with the preparation and coordination of digital work packages for gas construction projects. You will gather and review historical records, help ensure project documentation is complete and accurate, and collaborate with various departments to assemble the information needed for field execution. Through this experience, you will gain exposure to GIS mapping, asset management systems, engineering processes, and the coordination required to support safe and efficient gas infrastructure construction.
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Environmental - New England (Waltham, MA)
Our Environmental - New England team plays a vital role in ensuring that National Grid meets its objectives for minimizing environmental impact while conducting business operations. They are responsible for securing environmental permits and licenses to support utility construction, investigating and remediating properties affected by historical utility operations, and ensuring compliance with all waste, water, and air regulatory obligations.
As a Gridtern, you will gain valuable exposure to environmental management practices within the utility industry while contributing to projects that support regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and National Grid's sustainability objectives. You will support a variety of initiatives, including updating and maintaining environmental information within GIS systems and assisting with efforts to enhance environmental compliance assurance processes. Throughout the summer, you will also work alongside experienced environmental professionals and have opportunities to participate in site visits to observe permitted construction activities, as well as property investigation and remediation efforts. Through these experiences, you will develop a deeper understanding of how environmental compliance and permitting support the safe and reliable delivery of energy across our communities. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license.
Gas Estimating (Waltham, MA)
Our Gas Estimating team plays a critical role in developing National Grid’s short- and long-term capital budgets by preparing detailed cost estimates for major gas infrastructure projects. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, and Operations teams, the department supports a wide range of capital initiatives and helps ensure projects are accurately scoped, budgeted, and planned. Through collaboration and continuous improvement efforts, the team also analyzes project outcomes to enhance estimating accuracy and support effective investment decisions.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Gas Estimating team while gaining hands-on experience in utility project planning, cost estimating, and capital project development. You will assist with preparing construction estimates, reviewing engineering designs and project scopes, researching historical records, analyzing maps and project documentation, and supporting site visit preparation activities. Working alongside estimators and cross-functional stakeholders, you will develop an understanding of the utility construction process, estimating best practices, and the financial planning that supports the successful delivery of gas infrastructure projects. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license.
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Property Services (Waltham, MA)
Our Property Services team supports facilities operations and capital projects across more than 50 National Grid sites throughout New England. The team oversees facility improvements, infrastructure investments, sustainability initiatives, and project delivery activities that help maintain safe, efficient, and reliable work environments for employees who support National Grid’s operations. By managing capital projects and advancing sustainability efforts, the team plays an important role in supporting the company’s long-term operational and environmental goals.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Property Services team while gaining hands-on experience in capital project management, facilities operations, and sustainability initiatives. You will assist with tracking EV charging station performance, monitoring facility utility usage, supporting project planning and delivery activities, and contributing to sustainability-related projects. You may also help with troubleshooting efforts, scope development, cost estimates, project closeout documentation, safety reviews, and financial tracking. Working alongside experienced professionals and visiting National Grid facilities across Massachusetts, you will gain valuable insight into how facilities and capital projects support the day-to-day operations of the business. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license.
Gas Distribution Engineering Asset Management (Waltham, MA)
Our Gas Distribution Engineering Asset Management team is responsible for managing the integrity, performance, and long-term reliability of National Grid’s Massachusetts gas distribution system. The team oversees asset data management, supports capital investment programs, analyzes system integrity, and implements the Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP) to help ensure the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to customers. Through risk-based asset management and infrastructure planning, the team plays a key role in maintaining and modernizing the gas network.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Gas Distribution Engineering Asset Management team while gaining hands-on experience in asset management, data analysis, and gas system integrity programs. You will assist with researching and validating gas distribution system records to identify and correct data quality issues, as well as support integrity initiatives using Project Integrate to help manage the Gas System Enhancement Program (GSEP) leak-prone pipe replacement plan. Working alongside engineers and asset management professionals, you will gain exposure to data-driven decision-making, infrastructure replacement strategies, and the processes used to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the gas distribution system. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license.
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Gas Delivery Solutions, Future of Heat Engineering (Waltham, MA)
Our Gas Delivery Solutions, Future of Heat Engineering team is responsible for advancing innovative energy solutions that support regulatory compliance, decarbonization, and long-term energy planning. The team leads the development of Non-Pipeline Alternative (NPA) assessments and Integrated Energy Planning (IEP) initiatives, helping identify alternatives to traditional gas infrastructure investments while integrating climate considerations into National Grid’s asset management strategy. Working closely with gas and electric engineering teams, community partners, and regulators, the department helps shape the future of energy delivery and supports the transition to a more sustainable energy system.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Future of Heat Engineering team while gaining hands-on experience in energy planning, decarbonization strategy, and emerging technologies. You will assist with evaluating and enhancing NPA assessment processes, supporting the development of digital tools and software applications, researching and documenting best practices, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on future-of-heat initiatives. You may also contribute to networked geothermal and targeted electrification projects, support regulatory filings and technical research activities, and help advance solutions that enable a more sustainable, resilient, and customer-focused energy future. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license.
Field Operations Programs (Waltham, MA)
Our Field Operations Programs team is responsible for managing Department of Public Utilities (DPU) reporting requirements and overseeing final paving and concrete restoration activities associated with gas service work throughout Massachusetts. The team helps ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including DTE 98-22, while coordinating restoration efforts that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the gas distribution system.
As a Gridtern, you will support the Field Operations Programs team while gaining hands-on experience in utility operations, regulatory compliance, and project coordination. You will assist with tracking and managing field-generated work, ensuring activities are accurately entered into work management systems and coordinated for timely completion. Working alongside supervisors, you will help schedule restoration work, monitor project progress, and participate in site visits to gain valuable exposure to field operations, compliance requirements, and the processes that support the successful delivery and restoration of gas infrastructure projects. *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 Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Emergency Management, Marketing, 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 -$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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