Graduate Development Program, Associate Supervisor, Electric Operations
National Grid Plc
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Job summary
National Grid Plc is seeking an Associate Supervisor for Electric Operations as part of its Graduate Development Program in Albany, NY. The role builds leadership and technical skills through rotations across field operations, safety, and performance reporting.
You’ll learn to supervise diverse teams, manage work plans and budgets, and deliver data-driven updates to leaders. The program runs year-long with mentoring and development activities, with a salary range of $79,900 to $94,000 per year.
Qualifications
- Degree in engineering, construction management, business, data analytics, or related field.
- Graduation window May 2026–June 2027.
- Ability to start National Grid GDP on June 7, 2027 or July 12, 2027.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving history.
- Work authorization in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in future.
Responsibilities
- Complete structured rotations across Electric Operations with field work and training.
- Provide coaching and supervision to a diverse workforce to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Help manage work plans, staffing, budgets, and priorities for safe operations.
- Ensure safety standards, policies, and regulatory compliance.
- Review dashboards and KPIs; translate data into updates and actions.
- Support monthly dashboards, staffing updates, and Director performance updates.
- Participate in regular check-ins with leaders to align on priorities.
- Develop Excel-based analyses and organize data using PivotTables.
- Escalate gaps and promote continuous improvement and cost-conscious decisions.
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Job description
Are you ready to build your leadership skills while helping keep the lights on across New York? As an Associate Supervisor in Electric Operations, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting the teams responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electric service.
This role is part of National Grid’s Graduate Development Program and is designed for early‑career professionals who are interested in field operations, people leadership, performance improvement, and the energy industry. You’ll work with frontline employees, supervisors, managers, Directors, and Strategy & Performance leaders to support operational priorities and make data‑driven decisions.
You’ll build experience in areas such as workforce planning, safety, work execution, performance reporting, employee development, and continuous improvement. Along the way, you’ll receive coaching, mentoring, formal development, and practical assignments to help prepare you for a future frontline supervisor role.
- Complete structured rotations across Electric Operations, gaining experience in field work, operational processes, safety requirements, and practical assignments.
- Support and supervise a culturally diverse workforce through coaching, counseling, team building, and clear expectations, so work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Help manage work plans, schedules, staffing needs, resource utilization, budgets, and other priorities that support safe and efficient operations.
- Reinforce compliance with safety standards, company policies, work methods, and applicable federal and state requirements.
- Review dashboards, scorecards, and key performance indicators; identify trends; and turn data into clear updates, follow‑up actions, and escalations.
- Support reporting and operating routines, including compliance coordination, staffing and vacancy updates, workstream tracking, monthly dashboard reviews, and Director performance updates.
- Participate in recurring check‑ins with operating leaders, Directors, GDP peers, and Strategy & Performance representatives to maintain alignment on priorities and messaging.
- Build working knowledge of Excel‑based analysis, including extraction of dashboard data and organization of information using tools such as PivotTables.
- Escalate overdue items, performance gaps, unclear ownership, and operational risks early; promote continuous improvement, quality execution, productivity, and cost‑conscious decision‑making.
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field 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 (such as sponsorship for an H-1B, TN, O, L, STEM OPT, or other employment‑based work authorization)
- Internship, co‑op, field, construction, utility, energy, operations, or leadership experience; working knowledge of electric power systems or utility operations.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, dashboards, data visualization, performance reporting, cross‑functional teamwork, or presenting information to leaders or operating groups.
- 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 $79,900, to $94,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package
- A foundation for a career in frontline supervision, electric operations, strategy and performance, or other leadership roles within the energy industry.
- The opportunity to support safe, reliable, and efficient electric service for New York communities.
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.
The Associate Supervisor role follows a structured, multi‑year development plan that gradually builds your operational knowledge, leadership skills, and readiness for frontline supervision.
Year 1: Rotational Learning
You’ll rotate through Electric Operations groups, which may include overhead line, underground line, substations, protection, and related operating teams. Rotations include field‑based learning, formal development, mentoring, and practical assignments.
Year 2: Associate Supervisor Performance Assignment
You’ll join an assigned operating department and Director. Approximately 50% of your time will focus on operations‑based priorities, while the other 50% will focus on Strategy & Performance activities. You’ll report within the assigned operating organization and continue receiving coaching from a Strategy & Performance Lead.
You’ll transition into a frontline supervisor role and begin applying the leadership, operational, and analytical skills developed through the program. You’ll also support incoming first‑year GDP participants through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
You’ll continue growing as a full‑time frontline supervisor by building your leadership capability, operational knowledge, and experience managing teams and priorities.
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
Albany, NY $79,900 - $94,000 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 Tuesday, 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.
National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144 .
National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.
Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience
National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.
From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.
Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.
We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.
Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.
Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.
Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.
Private medical insurance for self and family.
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