Graduate Engineer, Power Systems & Transmission Planning

National Grid Plc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program in the Northeast US offers a structured, year-long path for new graduates to develop in power system modeling, transmission planning, and grid operations. You’ll work with experienced engineers, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to studies shaping a reliable energy network.

Applicants should hold an Electrical Engineering degree, have coursework or projects in power systems, and be available to begin in June or July 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Coursework, internship, co-op, or project experience related to power systems engineering.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain transmission planning models used to evaluate system reliability and future grid needs.
• Update planning cases to reflect transmission projects, generation interconnections, load forecast changes, and system modifications.
• Perform model validation and quality assurance reviews to ensure planning data accurately represents the transmission system.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and asset management teams to gather, verify, and maintain system information.
• Support transmission planning studies, including power flow, short‑circuit, and system performance analyses.
• Assist with regional planning activities, planning case documentation, and compliance with industry reliability standards.

Skills

Power systems coursework

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program in the Northeast US offers a structured, year-long path for new graduates to develop in power system modeling, transmission planning, and grid operations. You’ll work with experienced engineers, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to studies shaping a reliable energy network.

Applicants should hold an Electrical Engineering degree, have coursework or projects in power systems, and be available to begin in June or July 2027.