Substation Electrical Engineer (Graduate Program)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment assistance

Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 (UG

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 (G

Job summary

National Grid is recruiting an Associate Electrical Engineer to support electric substation projects across New England. You will join the GDP-Graduate Development Program and collaborate with engineers, planners, and project managers to develop conceptual solutions and cost estimates.

Graduates will gain hands-on experience in power systems engineering and utility infrastructure, participate in an immersive training cycle, and contribute to both upgrades and new builds in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
• Ability to start National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027 or July 12, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Help shape solutions for electric substation and transmission line projects across New England.
• Evaluate project options and support feasibility assessments, conceptual designs, and cost estimates.
• Contribute to projects involving existing substation upgrades and new infrastructure development.
• Partner with engineers, planners, project managers, and other stakeholders to solve engineering challenges.
• Use engineering standards, GIS tools, technical drawings, and data to support project planning and scope development.
• Participate in site visits and gain exposure to planning and development of critical electric infrastructure.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

National Grid is recruiting an Associate Electrical Engineer to support electric substation projects across New England. You will join the GDP-Graduate Development Program and collaborate with engineers, planners, and project managers to develop conceptual solutions and cost estimates.

Graduates will gain hands-on experience in power systems engineering and utility infrastructure, participate in an immersive training cycle, and contribute to both upgrades and new builds in a dynamic environment.