Graduate Development Program, Associate

About the Position

Interested in helping shape the future of the electric grid? As an Associate Engineer on the Distribution Planning & Asset Management team, you'll support long-term planning efforts that prepare the electric distribution system for growth, electrification, and emerging technologies. You'll analyze system data, evaluate future grid needs, and contribute to projects that help deliver safe, reliable service to customers. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll gain hands-on experience in distribution planning, grid modernization, and data-driven decision-making. You'll support regional planning initiatives and automation projects while developing innovative solutions to meet the energy demands of the future. If you're passionate about power systems and solving complex challenges, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

Support long-term distribution planning studies by evaluating system capacity, reliability, and future infrastructure needs across the electric grid. Analyze and validate electrical system data to identify trends, assess future demand, and support data-driven planning decisions. Develop and evaluate solutions that address system needs and support grid modernization, electrification, and emerging technologies. Prepare technical reports, presentations, business cases, and planning documentation to communicate recommendations and project priorities. Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, operations, planning, and asset management teams to support strategic initiatives and infrastructure investments. Build expertise in utility planning, data analysis, and industry technologies while contributing to projects that help shape the future of the electric grid.

What You'll Need to Apply

Bachelor or Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering degree from an accredited institution. 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

Coursework, internship, co-op, or project experience related to power systems, electric distribution systems, or utility engineering. Experience with power system modeling,... For full info follow application link.

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