Graduate Development Program, Associate Supervisor, Electric Operations
About The Position
The Associate Supervisor role is part of National Grid’s Graduate Development Program and is designed for early-career professionals interested in field operations, people leadership, performance improvement, and the energy industry. The position builds experience in workforce planning, safety, work execution, performance reporting, employee development, and continuous improvement, preparing participants for future frontline supervision through coaching, mentoring, formal development, rotations, and practical assignments. The program follows a structured, multi-year development plan. In Year 1, participants rotate through Electric Operations groups, potentially including overhead line, underground line, substations, protection, and related operating teams. In Year 2, participants join an assigned operating department and Director, with approximately half of their time focused on operations priorities and half on Strategy & Performance activities. In Year 3, participants transition into a frontline supervisor role and mentor incoming first-year GDP participants. In Year 4, they continue developing as full-time frontline supervisors. The year-long Graduate Development Program begins with a three-week in-person orientation, followed by full-time work and development activities throughout the year, including monthly sessions, mentorship, and an intensive Hackathon Project. The role supports safe, reliable, and efficient electric service for New York communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field 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 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 existing U.S. footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office.
Nice To Haves
- Internship, co-op, field, construction, utility, energy, operations, or leadership experience.
- Working knowledge of electric power systems or utility operations.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, dashboards, data visualization, or performance reporting.
- Experience with cross-functional teamwork or presenting information to leaders or operating groups.
Responsibilities
- Complete structured rotations across Electric Operations, gaining experience in field work, operational processes, safety requirements, and practical assignments.
- Support and supervise a culturally diverse workforce through coaching, counseling, team building, and clear expectations so work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Help manage work plans, schedules, staffing needs, resource utilization, budgets, and other priorities that support safe and efficient operations.
- Reinforce compliance with safety standards, company policies, work methods, and applicable federal and state requirements.
- Review dashboards, scorecards, and key performance indicators; identify trends; and turn data into clear updates, follow-up actions, and escalations.
- Support reporting and operating routines, including compliance coordination, staffing and vacancy updates, workstream tracking, monthly dashboard reviews, and Director performance updates.
- Participate in recurring check-ins with operating leaders, Directors, GDP peers, and Strategy & Performance representatives to maintain alignment on priorities and messaging.
- Build working knowledge of Excel-based analysis, including extracting dashboard data and organizing information using tools such as PivotTables.
- Escalate overdue items, performance gaps, unclear ownership, and operational risks early.
- Promote continuous improvement, quality execution, productivity, and cost-conscious decision-making.
- During the Year 2 performance assignment, work in an assigned operating department and support both operations-based priorities and Strategy & Performance activities.
- During the Year 3 supervisor transition, support incoming first-year GDP participants through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
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.
- Competitive salary 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
