Graduate Associate Engineer – Gas Asset & Design

National Grid Plc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development program

Mentorship and feedback

Exposure to leaders and cross‑function

Networking opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Student loan repayment support

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

National Grid is seeking an Associate Engineer in Massachusetts to support gas planning, design, and asset management within our GDP. You will work with senior engineers across office and field environments, building expertise in gas systems and infrastructure while contributing to safety and reliability.

The role emphasizes developing asset plans, preparing business cases, and collaborating on projects that strengthen the gas network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering 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.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you’ll support a variety of engineering initiatives that help maintain safe and reliable gas infrastructure while building technical expertise in gas planning, design, and asset management.
• Risk Management: Identify and help address risks associated with gas assets, including pressure regulating facilities, transmission assets, and LNG infrastructure.
• Asset Planning: Support the development of technical asset plans that inform maintenance and capital investment decisions and help ensure the long‑term reliability of our gas network.
• Business Case and Design Development: Translate gas infrastructure needs into business cases, budgets, and proposed designs to support planning and capital investment efforts.
• Field & Site Assessments: Participate in field investigations, evaluate existing asset conditions, assess potential infrastructure solutions, and support construction reviews.
• Project Collaboration: Work closely with project engineers and other team members to maintain a reliable network and ensure potential hazards are managed safely and effectively.
• Professional Development: Gain exposure to a wide range of engineering projects while building knowledge of gas systems, utility operations, asset management, and infrastructure planning.

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

National Grid is seeking an Associate Engineer in Massachusetts to support gas planning, design, and asset management within our GDP. You will work with senior engineers across office and field environments, building expertise in gas systems and infrastructure while contributing to safety and reliability.

The role emphasizes developing asset plans, preparing business cases, and collaborating on projects that strengthen the gas network.