Summer 2027 Internship Program

About the Role

The Gridtern Program offers currently enrolled college students practical experience in the energy industry. Intern responsibilities vary by area of interest and department placement. This application considers candidates for summer 2027 internships in the following departments:

Available Roles

• Gas Distribution, Design Engineering and Construction (Waltham, MA)

• Support the Gas Planning and Design Engineering team.

• Gain hands-on experience in engineering design, project management, and utility operations.

• Contribute to projects supporting the development and modernization of natural gas infrastructure.

• Assist with design and project-related activities.

• Work with project data and documentation.

• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to gain exposure to the full project lifecycle.

• Design & Materials Processing (Waltham, MA)

• Support the Design & Materials Processing team in preparing digital work packages for gas main infrastructure installation.

• Gather and review historical gas records.

• Help ensure project documentation is complete and accurate.

• Collaborate with various departments to assemble information for field execution.

• Gain exposure to GIS mapping, asset management systems, engineering processes, and coordination for construction.

• Environmental - New England (Waltham, MA)

• Contribute to projects supporting regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and sustainability objectives.

• Support initiatives including updating environmental information in GIS systems.

• Assist with enhancing environmental compliance assurance processes.

• Participate in site visits for permitted construction activities, property investigation, and remediation efforts.

• Requires a valid US Driver's license.

• Gas Estimating (Waltham, MA)

• Support the Gas Estimating team in preparing cost estimates for gas infrastructure projects.

• Assist with preparing construction estimates.

• Review engineering designs and project scopes.

• Research historical records and analyze maps and project documentation.

• Support site visit preparation activities.

• Develop an understanding of utility construction processes, estimating best practices, and financial planning.

• Requires a valid US Driver's license.

• Property Services (Waltham, MA)

• Support the Property Services team in facilities operations and capital projects.

• Assist with tracking EV charging station performance.

• Monitor facility utility usage.

• Support project planning and delivery activities.

• Contribute to sustainability-related projects.

• May assist with troubleshooting, scope development, cost estimates, project closeout documentation, safety reviews, and financial tracking.

• Requires a valid US Driver's license.

• Gas Distribution Engineering Asset Management (Waltham, MA)

• Support the Gas Distribution Engineering Asset Management team in managing the integrity, performance, and reliability of the gas distribution system.

• Assist with researching and validating gas distribution system records for data quality issues.

• Support integrity initiatives using Project Integrate for the Gas System Enhancement Program (GSEP) leak-prone pipe replacement plan.

• Gain exposure to data-driven decision-making, infrastructure replacement strategies, and system operation processes.

• Requires a valid US Driver's license.

• Gas Delivery Solutions, Future of Heat Engineering (Waltham, MA)

• Support the Future of Heat Engineering team in advancing innovative energy solutions, regulatory compliance, and decarbonization.

• Assist with evaluating and enhancing Non-Pipeline Alternative (NPA) assessment processes.

• Support the development of digital tools and software applications.

• Research and document best practices.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on future-of-heat initiatives.

• May contribute to networked geothermal and targeted electrification projects, support regulatory filings, and technical research.

• Requires a valid US Driver's license.

• Field Operations Programs (Waltham, MA)

• Support the Field Operations Programs team in managing Department of Public Utilities (DPU) reporting requirements and overseeing paving and concrete restoration.

• Assist with tracking and managing field-generated work.

• Help schedule restoration work and monitor project progress.

• Gain exposure to field operations, compliance requirements, and restoration processes.

• Requires a valid US Driver's license.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Availability to start on Monday, May 24, 2027, and work full-time (40 hours a week) for the duration of the summer.
• Must be registered as a full-time student and continue education full-time through the Fall 2027 semester.
• Possess work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Some Gridtern positions will require a valid US Driver's license with a safe driving history.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree.
• Majoring in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Emergency Management, Marketing, or a related STEM field.
• Have accumulated 18 or more credits.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

About The Intern Program

• Summer start date: Monday, May 24, 2027.
• Work full-time with a specific team for the duration of the internship.
• Participate in training and development activities.

About National Grid

National Grid is a critical energy infrastructure company operating electricity and gas networks across Massachusetts and New York.

More Information

• Salary Range: $20.00 - $35.00 an hour
• Visa Sponsorship: National Grid will not provide visa sponsorship.
• Relocation/Housing: No relocation, housing assistance, or public transportation reimbursement is provided. Resources for arrangements can be supplied.
• Residency: Must reside within National Grid's footprint (Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont) and within a commutable distance to the assigned primary office.
• Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Applications may close earlier due to rolling review. Early application is encouraged.