Summer 2027 Internship Program: Engineer

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

Distribution Controls & Integration (Northborough, MA) Our Distribution Controls & Integration (DC&I) Engineering team develops and supports the technologies that enhance the monitoring, control, and operation of National Grid's electric distribution system. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, IT, and external stakeholders, the team delivers innovative solutions that improve grid visibility, support system reliability, and advance National Grid's grid modernization strategy. As a Gridtern, you will support the DC&I team while gaining hands-on experience in data management, automation, and emerging AI technologies. You will help develop and improve processes for collecting, organizing, and validating engineering and operational data used to support machine learning and AI applications. You will also assist with evaluating and enhancing information and knowledge management practices, including document repositories, data structures, and metadata. Through this work, you will gain exposure to grid modernization initiatives, data analytics, process automation, and the foundational systems that enable innovative technology solutions across electric operations. *This role requires a valid US Driver's license. Options Solutions Engineering (Northborough, MA) Our Options Solutions Engineering team develops high-level engineering solutions for substation and transmission projects, including capital investments, large customer connections, and FERC-regulated generator interconnection projects. The team brings together Substation, Protection & Control, and Civil Engineering professionals to evaluate project needs, develop technical scopes, and create comprehensive engineering solutions that are safe, reliable, cost-effective, and executable. Through close collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, the team plays a key role in shaping critical electric infrastructure projects. As a Gridtern, you will support the Options Solutions Engineering team while gaining hands-on experience in transmission and substation project development. You will assist engineers with project-related analyses, scope development activities, and technical documentation while also... For full info follow application link.

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