Graduate Development Program, Associate

About the Position

Looking for an engineering role that combines technical work, project coordination, and relationship building? As an Associate Engineer on the Public Works team, you'll work at the intersection of engineering, construction, and community engagement. Acting as a key liaison between National Grid, municipalities, and internal teams, you'll help coordinate natural gas infrastructure projects that maintain, modernize, and improve the reliability of our gas system. No two days are exactly alike. You'll review municipal construction plans, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and help align National Grid infrastructure work with community priorities. As you support the delivery of projects that customers and communities rely on every day, you'll develop project management, stakeholder engagement, and engineering skills while gaining broad exposure to utility operations.

What You'll Do

Work as part of a collaborative team to prioritize tasks, track progress, and support the successful delivery of project goals and business objectives. Review municipal construction plans and National Grid's capital work program to help develop project schedules and support project execution activities. Keep municipal stakeholders and internal teams informed of project requirements, schedules, and construction plans through clear and effective communication. Support discussions related to cost allocation, project coordination, and agreements between municipalities, National Grid, and other utilities. Prepare documentation, reports, and project updates to support communication, maintain project records, and drive continuous improvement. Build relationships with municipalities, regulators, contractors, and cross-functional teams to promote collaboration, resolve conflicts, and support the successful delivery of public works projects.

What You'll Need to Apply

Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. Preferably in Mechanical, Civil or Management Engineering. Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027 Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027 Valid driver's license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid's Safe Driver policy 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 authorization)

It would be awesome if you had

Experience working with local governments,... 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.