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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Professional development

Paid internship

Job summary

National Grid invites students to join the Gridtern Summer 2027 Internship in Workforce Development & Strategy in Waltham, MA. You will help support talent pipelines, internships, and educational outreach while working closely with stakeholders and mentors.

You'll gain hands-on experience in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and the energy industry. The role emphasizes learning, networking, and practical project work during the summer.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student and remain enrolled through Fall 2027.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Have 18+ credits and be at least 18 years old.
• Have valid US work eligibility without visa sponsorship (including CPT/OPT).

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and communications for the Gridtern program.
• Coordinate program activities, plan workshops and events.
• Engage with high school interns, supervisors and internal stakeholders.
• Develop communication and organizational skills during the internship.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Education

Education/psychology degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

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.