Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Gas Asset & Design Engineering
About The Position
The Associate Engineer supports senior engineers and contributes to projects that help National Grid manage critical gas assets across Massachusetts. The team maintains and enhances gas infrastructure through risk assessment of existing assets, gas main design, and strategic initiatives involving pressure regulating facilities, pipeline heaters, and automation technologies. The position provides early-career exposure to engineering projects through collaboration with experienced engineers and a combination of office and field-based work, building a foundation in engineering, asset management, and utility operations while supporting safe, reliable gas service. The role supports gas planning, design, and asset management initiatives. Work includes identifying risks to gas assets, helping develop technical asset plans, translating infrastructure needs into business cases, budgets, and proposed designs, and participating in field investigations and construction reviews. The position is part of National Grid’s year-long Graduate Development Program for recent graduates. After an in-person three-week orientation, the employee works in the full-time position and participates in development activities, including monthly sessions, mentorship, and a real-world Hackathon Project.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- 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 safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
- Work authorization that does not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Internship, co-op, research, or project experience related to engineering, utilities, infrastructure, asset management, or design.
- Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, with the long-term goal of completing the Professional Engineer (PE) exam.
Responsibilities
- Identify and help address risks associated with gas assets, including pressure regulating facilities, transmission assets, and LNG infrastructure.
- Support development of technical asset plans that inform maintenance and capital investment decisions and promote long-term gas network reliability.
- Translate gas infrastructure needs into business cases, budgets, and proposed designs to support planning and capital investment.
- Participate in field investigations, evaluate existing asset conditions, assess potential infrastructure solutions, and support construction reviews.
- Collaborate with project engineers and other team members to maintain a reliable network and manage potential hazards safely and effectively.
- Build knowledge of gas systems, utility operations, asset management, and infrastructure planning through exposure to engineering projects.
Benefits
- 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 industry connections.
- Meaningful work and real-world experience that provide a foundation for a long-term career at National Grid.
- Competitive salary of $85,000 to $101,000 and a 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
