Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Transmission Planning Modeling
About The Position
As an Associate Engineer on National Grid’s Transmission Planning Modeling team, you will help develop and maintain power system models used to evaluate grid reliability, support generation interconnections, and plan future transmission investments across New England. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in power system modeling, transmission planning, and electric grid operations while contributing to studies that support a safe, reliable, and resilient energy network. This position is part of National Grid’s year-long Graduate Development Program for recent college graduates interested in future leadership roles in the energy industry. Graduates begin with a three-week in-person orientation, followed by the full-time role and in-person and virtual development activities throughout the year, including monthly development sessions, mentorship, and an immersive hackathon project. The position is based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Employees must reside within National Grid’s service footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office. The role requires work authorization that does not require current or future visa sponsorship. The salary range is $101,000 to $119,000 per year.
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 employment visa sponsorship in the United States.
- Must reside within National Grid’s listed service footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
