Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Transmission Planning Modeling

National Grid • Waltham, MA

1d • $101,000 - $119,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Engineer will join National Grid’s Transmission Planning Modeling team through its Graduate Development Program. The role supports development and maintenance of power system models used to evaluate grid reliability, support generation interconnections, and plan future transmission investments across New England. Working with experienced engineers, the Associate Engineer will gain hands-on experience in power system modeling, transmission planning, and electric grid operations while contributing to studies supporting a safe, reliable, and resilient energy network.

The position follows a year-long graduate development program for recent college graduates. The program begins with a three-week in-person orientation, followed by full-time work and in-person and virtual development activities throughout the year, including monthly sessions, active mentorship, and an immersive hackathon project addressing a real-world National Grid problem. Candidates must be able to start on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027, and must be able to work without current or future visa sponsorship. Employees must reside within National Grid’s existing footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office. The role is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

The salary range is $101,000 to $119,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package. National Grid also offers up to $6,000 in student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000 annually for undergraduate studies and $10,000 annually for graduate studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Coursework, internship, co-op, or project experience related to power systems engineering.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027.
• Work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States.
• Must reside within National Grid’s existing footprint: Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, or Vermont.
• Must reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to the assigned primary office.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to power system modeling or analysis software through coursework, research, internships, or projects.
• Experience working with technical data sets and presenting findings or recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain transmission planning models used to evaluate system reliability and future grid needs.
• Update planning cases to reflect transmission projects, generation interconnections, load forecast changes, and system modifications.
• Perform model validation and quality assurance reviews to ensure planning data accurately represents the transmission system.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and asset management teams to gather, verify, and maintain system information.
• Support transmission planning studies, including power flow, short-circuit, and system performance analyses.
• Assist with regional planning activities, planning case documentation, and compliance with industry reliability standards.

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.
• Opportunities to build a professional network and develop industry connections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level