At National Grid, we’re Superpowered

The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. We’re dreamers, big-thinkers, innovators and builders. We’re shaping the current, to change the future. We know that a clean, fair, and affordable energy future is in our hands. So we explore with energy, with innovation and technology powering our progress, and helping us to find a better way to deliver energy to all National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen – inspiring us, giving us time to recharge and providing a safety net on tougher days. But it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. So join us, and power the future of energy. Find what makes you Superpowered.

Find your superpower with the Graduate Development Program

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program (GDP) is an in-depth training and development program for high achieving recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates will shape the future of National Grid. Bringing fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring with energy, we’ll give you real responsibility and an opportunity to move with purpose from day one – putting the power to supercharge your career in your hands.

Graduates start their careers at National Grid with an in-depth 4-week in-person Orientation which gives you exposure to all parts of the company, allows you to network with your Graduate cohort, GDP alumni, and senior leaders, and provides you with the opportunity to travel throughout our service territory in the northeast US. Following Orientation, Graduates begin working in their hired position and take part ongoing development activities through your first year including quarterly development sessions, active mentorship, and a Capstone Project at the completion of your first year with National Grid.

About the Position

As an Associate Engineer, you will help to develop and implement strategic plans for managing the pressure regulating facilities, pipeline heaters, and system automation equipment throughout Massachusetts service territory. You will be a part of a team that sponsors and executes a risk-based capital program to replace or rebuild stations, heaters, and telemetry equipment. Additionally, providing engineering excellence in planning, scoping, and selecting technology-based solutions to extend the life and enhance the reliability of these critical assets.

You will help be a part of the transformation of our infrastructure and transitioning to clean energy solutions!

This is a hybrid role with 1-3 days of work in the office or at a site.

What You’ll Do

You will be at the forefront of change, assisting senior engineers with programs & projects that will help enable the energy transition for all!

You will:

• Ensure that risks for Gas Assets (Pressure Regulation, Transmission, LNG) are being identified and addressed.
• Deliver informed and constructive technical asset plans for maintenance and capital investment to improve business performance in the next 5 years.
• Transfer Gas Asset infrastructure requirements into clearly defined business cases, budgets, and an assessment of the impact on rate case development and risks to facilitate the planning process.
• Participate field work and investigation to evaluate asset conditions and work closely with different stakeholders.
• Plan, manage, and work with project engineers and additional stakeholders to maintain a reliable network and ensure potential hazards are managed safely and effectively.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

• Graduated between May 2023 and June 2024

• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on May 28, 2024 or July 8, 2024

• Valid US driver’s license

• Applicants for the Graduate Development Program must have 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

• Previous energy/utility experience

• Previous experience with AutoCAD, Maximo, and/or Mapping