Graduate Development Program, Associate Supervisor, Electric Operations
About The Position
The Associate Supervisor, Electric Operations role is part of National Grid’s Graduate Development Program and is designed for early-career professionals seeking experience in field operations, people leadership, performance improvement, and the energy industry. The role supports teams responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electric service across New York, working with frontline employees, supervisors, managers, Directors, and Strategy & Performance leaders. The position includes structured rotations, practical assignments, coaching, mentoring, and formal development. The multi-year development plan builds operational knowledge, leadership skills, and readiness for frontline supervision. In Year 1, participants rotate through Electric Operations groups that may include overhead line, underground line, substations, protection, and related operating teams. In Year 2, participants join an assigned operating department and Director, dividing time approximately equally between operations priorities and 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 role is based in Liverpool, New York. The Graduate Development Program is year-long and begins with a three-week in-person orientation, followed by the full-time position and in-person and virtual development activities, including monthly sessions, mentorship, and a Hackathon Project. Employees must reside within National Grid’s stated service-area footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office.
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.
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, performance reporting, 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 convert data into 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 with 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 Year 2, work in an assigned operating department and Director organization, spending approximately 50% of time on operations-based priorities and 50% on Strategy & Performance activities.
- During Year 3, transition into a frontline supervisor role and support incoming first-year GDP participants through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
- During Year 4, continue developing leadership capability, operational knowledge, and experience managing teams and priorities.
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 supporting a long-term career at National Grid.
- Competitive salary and 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.
- Development toward future roles in frontline supervision, electric operations, strategy and performance, or other energy-industry leadership roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
