Graduate Development Program, Associate

About the Position

Interested in helping shape the future of the electric grid? As an Associate Engineer on the Transmission Planning team, you'll support studies and analyses that help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electricity across New England. You'll evaluate proposed changes to the transmission system, perform technical assessments, and help determine how new interconnections and infrastructure projects may impact grid performance. Working alongside a team of experienced engineers, you'll gain hands-on experience with power system studies, transmission planning analyses, and industry-standard modeling tools. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to solve complex engineering challenges while building expertise in power systems, grid reliability, and long-term transmission planning. If you're eager to apply your technical knowledge, take initiative, and contribute to the future of energy, this role offers an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact from day one.

What You'll Do

Conduct transmission planning studies to evaluate system reliability and support the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electricity across New England. Assess new transmission, generation, and load interconnection requests by analyzing potential impacts to the electric grid and recommending solutions. Develop and maintain power system models and perform analyses related to power flow, system stability, voltage performance, and short-circuit conditions. Partner with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate transmission system needs and support long-term infrastructure planning and investment decisions. Communicate technical findings and recommendations through reports, presentations, and discussions with internal stakeholders and regional industry organizations. Collaborate with experienced engineers on high-impact projects while building expertise in transmission planning, power systems analysis, and grid modernization initiatives.

What You'll Need to Apply

Bachelor or Master's in Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited institution. Coursework, internship, co-op, or project experience related to power systems engineering. Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027 Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027 Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (such as sponsorship for an H-1B, TN, O, L, STEM OPT, or other employment-based work... For full info follow application link.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.