Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design
About The Position
This entry-level Associate Engineer position is part of National Grid’s Electric Engineering and Asset Management organization and is offered through its Graduate Development Program. Placement depends on business needs, candidate interests, and qualifications, with potential focus areas including electrical design, protection and controls, telecommunications, system planning, engineering standards, work methods, and asset management. The role supports projects that help maintain safe and reliable electric service and provides experience with how the electric system is planned, designed, and maintained. The Associate Engineer works with experienced engineers and teams across engineering, operations, construction, asset management, and external partners. The role can be based in Albany, Syracuse, or Buffalo, New York. Occasional travel, including overnight travel, may be required based on business needs. Off-hours engineering and operations support may be required during emergency events. The role is part of a year-long Graduate Development Program for recent graduates. Graduates begin with a three-week in-person orientation and then work in the full-time position while participating in development activities throughout the year, including monthly sessions, mentorship, and an immersive hackathon project.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program at 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.
- Foundational knowledge of electrical systems, engineering principles, industry standards, safety requirements, and electrical design codes.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, and ability to collaborate with teams at different organizational levels.
Nice To Haves
- Internship, co-op, academic project, laboratory, or work experience involving power systems, substations, transmission, distribution, protection and controls, telecommunications, system planning, or asset management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, or Access.
- Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, particularly for candidates with fewer than four years of professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and maintenance of engineering standards, design practices, and work methods for transmission, distribution, substations, telecommunications, protection, and controls.
- Perform or assist with transmission and distribution planning, protection, and system studies, including data collection, analysis, calculations, and documentation.
- Support the design of electrical systems and technical solutions by preparing engineering deliverables for substation, transmission, and distribution projects.
- Assist with asset management activities for transmission and distribution equipment, including evaluating equipment condition, performance, and replacement needs.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to understand requirements, exchange technical information, and support project delivery.
- Apply engineering principles to work of varying complexity while following applicable safety requirements, industry standards, codes, policies, and procedures.
- Organize project tasks, information, and resources to help complete work efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.
- Develop technical and professional skills through hands-on project work, mentorship, training, and opportunities to support engineering and operations during emergency events.
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 develop industry connections.
- Meaningful work and real-world experience supporting a foundation for a long-term career at National Grid.
- 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
