Graduate Development Program, Associate Data Analyst, Substation Engineering

National Grid Plc; Northboro (IA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship

Structured development program

Job summary

National Grid’s Substation Engineering team is seeking an Associate Data Analyst to provide reporting, operational support, and business insights across engineering projects. This role sits within National Grid’s year-long Graduate Development Program, combining real project work with structured in-person and virtual development activities onsite in Northboro, IA.

You’ll build Power BI dashboards, track KPIs, and support purchase orders, invoices, and reporting throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Background in Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving history and US work authorization (no sponsorship needed).
• Graduation timing and program eligibility are as stated in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and maintain data to support engineering operations and project delivery.
• Build and improve Power BI dashboards and reports to monitor performance and insights.
• Track department KPIs to support stakeholder decisions.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoices, and consultant-related processes.
• Support work order administration and reporting across the project lifecycle.
• Create presentations and summaries while keeping records accurate and identifying process improvements.

Skills

Data analytics

Business/Finance background

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Ariba

Job description

National Grid’s Substation Engineering team is seeking an Associate Data Analyst to provide reporting, operational support, and business insights across engineering projects. This role sits within National Grid’s year-long Graduate Development Program, combining real project work with structured in-person and virtual development activities.

Based onsite in Northboro, IA (01532), the position supports engineering operations through data collection and analysis, performance tracking, and lifecycle reporting that helps teams make informed decisions.

What you’ll do

• Collect, analyze, and maintain data that supports engineering operations, project delivery, and business decision-making.
• Build and improve Power BI dashboards and reports to monitor performance, spot trends, and share key insights.
• Track and report on departmental KPIs to support stakeholder decisions.
• Support purchase order, invoice, and consultant-related processes, coordinating with engineers, consultants, and business partners.
• Assist with work order administration and reporting across the project lifecycle, from planning through closeout.
• Create presentations, summaries, and other deliverables while keeping records accurate and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and processes.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Preferably coursework or background in Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Graduation timing: graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
• Ability to start the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027 or July 12, 2027.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
• Work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (for example, H-1B, TN, O, L, STEM OPT, or other employment-based work authorization).

Skills and tools

• Power BI, Excel.
• Experience with reporting and data visualization tools (as applicable).
• Familiarity with purchase orders, invoice processing, work orders, or procurement tools such as Ariba (preferred).

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary of $73,000 to $86,000 per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Up to $6,000 in student loan repayment assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement: up to $8,000 annually for undergraduate studies and $10,000 annually for graduate studies.
• Structured development with mentorship and ongoing feedback.
• Exposure to leaders, cross-functional teams, and diverse business areas, along with opportunities to build a professional network.
• Meaningful work and real-world experience intended to support long-term career growth.

About the Graduate Development Program (GDP)

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program is a year-long program for recent college graduates aiming for future leadership roles in a dynamic, evolving industry. Graduates begin with an in-depth 3-week in-person Orientation that includes company exposure, networking with the graduate cohort, GDP alumni, and senior leaders, and opportunities to travel throughout the northeast US service territory.

After Orientation, you’ll start the full-time role and participate in a set of robust development activities throughout the year, including monthly sessions, active mentorship, and an immersive Hackathon Project focused on a real-world National Grid problem.