Summer 2027 Intern Program: Workforce Development & Strategy - Waltham, MA

National Grid Plc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid's Gridtern Program in Waltham, MA offers opportunities for enrolled college students to gain hands-on experience in the energy industry. As a Gridtern, you will support the New England Strategic Workforce Development team by coordinating internships, onboarding, and events while developing skills in communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement.

You must be a full-time student, have at least 18 credits, pursue a Bachelor's or Master's in Education, Psychology, Social

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student and continue education through Fall 2027.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Impact, or related field.
• Must have 18 credits or more and be at least 18 years old.
• Must have work authorization in the US without visa sponsorship (including CPT/OPT).
• Valid US driver’s license with safe driving history.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and communications for the Gridtern program.
• Coordinate program activities and assist with workshops, networking events, and site visits.
• Collaborate with interns, supervisors, and internal stakeholders to deliver a meaningful internship experience.
• Use communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to manage priorities.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Education, Psychology, Social Impact, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our Gridtern Program provides currently enrolled college students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the energy industry.

This posting represents a specific internship opportunity supporting the New England Strategic Workforce Development team in Waltham, MA.

What You’ll Do

Our New England Strategic Workforce Development team is responsible for building and supporting talent pipelines that help ensure National Grid has a workforce with a broad range of skills, experiences, and perspectives that is prepared for the future. This team helps to develops and manages workforce development programs, including internships, community partnerships, educational outreach initiatives, and other early-career pathways that introduce students and job seekers to careers in the energy industry. Through these programs, they help to strengthen National Grid's workforce and supports the company's long-term strategic objectives and energy transition goals. As a Gridtern, you will gain hands‑on experience in supporting the Summer High School Internship Program and helping deliver a meaningful experience for student interns. You may support with onboarding and communications, coordinate program activities, help plan workshops, networking events, and site visits, and work closely with our high school interns, supervisors, and internal stakeholders. You'll use your communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills while managing priorities, collaborating with others, and using tools like Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. By the end of the summer, you will have strengthened your skills in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and workforce development.

You will be based in Waltham, MA and must reside within a commutable distance to the designated work location during this period.

What You’ll Need to Apply

• Availability to start on the program start date, Monday, May 24, 2027, and work full-time (40 hours a week) for the duration of the summer
• Must be registered as a full-time student and continue your education full-time through the Fall 2027 semester
• Pursuing a Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Impact, or a related field
• Have accumulated 18 or more credits and be at least 18 years of age
• Possess work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (including CPT & OPT)
• Valid US Driver's license with a safe driving history that complies with National Grid's Safe Driver policy.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Gain hands‑on experience applying your academic knowledge to meaningful work
• Explore career opportunities and build your understanding of the energy industry
• Connect with professionals across National Grid and expand your network
• Receive personalized feedback, coaching, and mentorship throughout your internship
• Develop the confidence, skills, and experience needed to launch your career
• An hourly wage based on your major, degree type, and class year

About the Intern Program

Your summer will begin on Monday, May 24, 2027. Our Gridtern Program offers you the chance to expand your skills and broaden your mind, while exploring the best of what our industry has to offer.

You’ll work full time with a specific team for the duration of your internship, taking part in training and development activities to kickstart your career.

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?

More Information

Salary Range
$20.00 -$34.00 an hour

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.

Candidates will be assessed and provided offers based on major, degree type, and class year. Our Gridtern Program does not offer relocation, housing assistance, or public transportation reimbursement for Gridterns; however, we can provide a list of resources to utilize in making your arrangements.

Please note that as a Gridtern, you must reside within our existing footprint, which includes Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont. You must 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 applications. Early application is encouraged.

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