Graduate Development Program, Associate Project Manager, Workplan Capital Project Delivery

National Grid Plc; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development opportunities

Mentorship and ongoing feedback

Exposure to leaders and cross‑function

Professional networking opportunities

Meaningful, real-world work

Competitive salary with benefits

Student loan repayment up to $6,000

Tuition reimbursement: undergrad up to

Job summary

National Grid's Graduate Development Program (GDP) offers a year-long development path for recent graduates aiming for future leadership roles in energy infrastructure. You'll rotate through teams, gain hands-on experience, and tackle a real National Grid problem in a Hackathon-style project.

Join a structured orientation, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure across the northeast US, with a competitive starting salary and a strong commitment to your career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Business, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Analytics or related field.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
• Able to begin National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical and forward-looking portfolio data to uncover workload, schedule, readiness, and resource trends.
• Compare planned and actual performance to identify resource gaps and constraints.
• Develop and enhance resource planning models for construction and engineering workforce decisions.
• Track project readiness and milestones to keep projects moving forward toward construction.
• Create reports, dashboards, and actionable insights for planning, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Partner with stakeholders to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business/Construction/PM/Analytics

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Power BI

Job description

About the Position

Ready to connect data, strategy, and real-world impact? As a member of the Workplan Development Team, you'll help shape the projects that power communities across New England. By analyzing historical and forward-looking data, you'll uncover trends, support key planning decisions, track project progress, and help ensure critical infrastructure projects are ready to move from planning to construction.

You'll collaborate with teams across Asset Management, Engineering, Operations, and Project Management, gaining a behind-the-scenes look at how major energy projects are prioritized, planned, and delivered. Your insights will help guide resource and investment decisions while giving you exposure to key business priorities across the organization. Along the way, you'll build experience in project management, forecasting, resource planning, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement, all while growing your professional network and making a meaningful impact from day one.

What You'll Do

• Analyze historical and forward-looking portfolio data from systems such as SAP and Primavera P6 to uncover workload, schedule, readiness, and resource trends.


• Compare planned and actual performance to identify resource gaps, project constraints, and opportunities to better align work with available capacity.


• Help develop and enhance resource planning models that support construction and engineering workforce decisions.


• Track project readiness and key milestones, supporting actions that keep projects moving forward and ready for construction.


• Create reports, dashboards, and actionable insights that help teams and leaders make informed planning, prioritization, and resource allocation decisions.


• Partner with stakeholders across Asset Management, Engineering, Operations, and Project Management to understand business priorities and share insights with technical and non-technical audiences.

What You'll Need to Apply

• Bachelor or Master's degree from an accredited institution. Preferably in Business, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Analytics or a related field.


• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams.


• 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 (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

• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or SAP.


• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization and reporting tools.


• Exposure to project management, project controls, resource planning, construction, or utilities through coursework, internships, co-ops, or project work.

What You'll Get in Return

• Structured development opportunities, mentorship, and ongoing feedback to accelerate your career growth

• Exposure to leaders, cross-functional teams, and diverse areas of the business

• Opportunities to build your professional network and develop lasting industry connections

• Meaningful work and real-world experience that provide a strong foundation for a long-term career at National Grid

• Competitive salary ranging from $84,000 to $99,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package

• Financial support for your future through up to $6,000 in student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement benefits of up to $8,000 annually for undergraduate studies and $10,000 annually for graduate studies

About the Graduate Development Program

National Grid's Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for 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 3-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, you'll begin working in the full-time position outlined below and take part in robust in-person and virtual development activities throughout the year. This includes monthly development sessions, active mentorship, and an intensive and immersive "Hackathon Project" where you "hack" a real-world National Grid problem.

About National Grid

National Grid is the critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity and gas networks and infrastructures that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across Massachusetts and New York.

We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.

Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?

Salary Range
Northboro, Massachusetts $84,000 - $99,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Please note US Colleagues must reside within our existing footprint, which includes Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont. As a National Grid employee, you should also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to your assigned primary office.

Applications close on December 1, 2026. As we review applications on a rolling basis, this posting may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Early application is encouraged.

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