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 interested in field operations, people leadership, performance improvement, and the energy industry. The position provides hands-on experience supporting the teams responsible for safe, reliable, and efficient electric service. The Associate Supervisor works with frontline employees, supervisors, managers, Directors, and Strategy & Performance leaders to support operational priorities and data-driven decision-making. The program builds experience in workforce planning, safety, work execution, performance reporting, employee development, and continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, formal development, and practical assignments. The role follows a structured, multi-year development plan: Year 1 consists of rotations through Electric Operations groups, potentially including overhead line, underground line, substations, and protection; Year 2 is an Associate Supervisor performance assignment in an operating department and Director’s organization, split approximately equally between operations priorities and Strategy & Performance activities; Year 3 transitions the employee into frontline supervision; and Year 4 continues development as a full-time frontline supervisor. The Graduate Development Program is a year-long development program for recent graduates. It 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 an immersive Hackathon Project. The position is based in the Albany, New York area. Employees must reside within National Grid’s listed service-area footprint and within 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.
- Work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States.
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 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.
- In Year 2, work within an assigned operating department and Director, focusing approximately 50% of time on operations-based priorities and 50% on Strategy & Performance activities.
- In Year 3, transition into a frontline supervisor role and support incoming first-year GDP participants through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
- In 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.
- 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.
- Meaningful work and real-world experience supporting electric service for New York communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
