Summer 2027 Internship Program: Distribution Planning & Asset Management - Hopedale, MA

National Grid Plc; Hopedale (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is offering a Summer Gridtern program in Hopedale, MA, focusing on Distribution Planning and Asset Management. You will collaborate with engineers to gain hands-on experience in electric distribution engineering and grid modernization.

You’ll evaluate interconnection requests, analyze reliability data, and support initiatives to improve grid reliability while developing technical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Availability to start May 24, 2027 and work full-time (40 hours/week) for the duration of the summer.
• Must be registered as a full-time student and continue through Fall 2027.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering or Electric Power Engineering.
• Have accumulated 18+ credits and be at least 18 years old.
• US work authorization without visa sponsorship (CPT/OPT) needed.
• Valid US driver’s license with clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Support Distribution Asset Management & Engineering team in electric distribution engineering and asset management.
• Assist with evaluating interconnection requests and analyzing system performance and reliability data.
• Investigate power quality concerns and support grid modernization initiatives.
• Develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills while collaborating with engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Engineering background

Full-time student

US driving license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electrical & Computer/Electric Power Engineering

Job description

Summer 2027 Intern Program: Distribution Planning & Asset Management - Hopedale, MA

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 Distribution Planning & Asset Management team in Hopedale, MA.

What You’ll Do

Our Distribution Asset Management & Engineering team supports the reliability, performance, and modernization of National Grid's electric distribution system. Working closely with Customer Operations, Electric Operations, and Distribution Design, the team applies engineering expertise and innovative technologies to improve infrastructure, support customer needs, and enhance the long-term reliability of the electric grid.

As a Gridtern, you will support the Distribution Asset Management & Engineering team while gaining hands‑on experience in electric distribution engineering and asset management. You will assist with evaluating customer and distributed generation interconnection requests, analyzing system performance and reliability data, investigating power quality concerns, and supporting grid modernization initiatives. Working alongside engineers and cross‑functional teams, you will develop technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills while learning how engineering decisions help maintain a safe, reliable, and efficient electric distribution system.

You will be based in Hopedale, 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 Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering or Electric Power Engineering
• 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
$24.00 -$35.00 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.

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.

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.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

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.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.