Graduate Development Program, Associate Data Analyst, Electric Projects Estimating
About The Position
The Associate Data Analyst will support the estimating team and major electric infrastructure projects by analyzing financial, project, and operational data. The role involves uncovering trends, answering business questions, and producing insights to support decision-making and the delivery of capital electric projects. The analyst will collaborate with estimators and stakeholders across the business to build and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations; identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency; and support data extraction, validation, and reporting. They will present findings to technical and non-technical audiences and explore analytics, automation, and AI tools while developing technical, business, and problem-solving skills. This role is part of National Grid’s year-long Graduate Development Program for recent college graduates. The program includes a three-week in-person orientation, monthly development sessions, mentorship, cross-functional exposure, and an immersive hackathon project. Graduates then work in the full-time position and participate in in-person and virtual development activities throughout the year. The position is based in Northboro or Waltham, Massachusetts. Employees must reside within National Grid’s listed service-area states and within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution; preferably in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and support business decisions.
- Ability to communicate insights clearly and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
- Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027.
- Valid driver’s license and a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
- Must reside within National Grid’s stated footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Python, SQL, Snowflake, or similar technologies to explore data, solve problems, and uncover insights.
- Experience creating dashboards, reports, or data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting tools.
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, or stakeholder engagement through student organizations, academic projects, internships, volunteer work, athletics, or extracurricular activities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial, project, and operational data to uncover trends, answer business questions, and support decisions across capital electric projects.
- Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations that help stakeholders turn data into actionable insights.
- Partner with estimators and cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, increase efficiency, and streamline workflows.
- Support data extraction, validation, and reporting to help ensure information is accurate, reliable, and meaningful.
- Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences, translating complex data into clear takeaways.
- Explore emerging analytics, automation, and AI tools while developing technical, business, and problem-solving skills through real-world projects and collaboration.
- Participate in the Graduate Development Program’s orientation, development sessions, mentorship, and hackathon project.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Up to $6,000 in student loan repayment assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000 annually for undergraduate studies and $10,000 annually for graduate studies.
- Structured development opportunities, mentorship, and ongoing feedback.
- Exposure to leaders, cross-functional teams, and diverse areas of the business.
- Professional networking and industry connections.
- Meaningful work and real-world experience supporting a long-term career at National Grid.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
