Graduate Development Program, Associate Technology Engineer, Technology Engineering
About The Position
The Associate Technology Engineer will support applications that National Grid uses to monitor and manage the electric grid in real time. The role is part of the Technology Engineering team and involves working with Energy Management System (EMS), Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications. These systems collect information from field equipment and make it available to Control Center teams through databases, displays, alarms, and related tools. This entry-level role provides a recent graduate or early-career professional with experience in utility operations, operational technology, application support, system testing, databases, and grid modernization. The position is part of National Grid’s Graduate Development Program and IT & Digital rotational program. Graduates begin with a three-week in-person orientation, then work in the outlined full-time position while completing development activities during the year. The IT & Digital rotational program includes three six-month rotations; the first rotation is in this role, followed by two broadening rotations, after which the graduate returns to this role. The position is based in Northboro, Massachusetts. Employees must reside within National Grid’s existing footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office. The role includes participation in an on-call rotation after required training and support for restoration efforts during operational events.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Graduation between May 2026 and June 2027.
- Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027.
- Work authorization that does not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Internship, co-op, academic, or work experience involving software, databases, networking, control systems, power systems, data analysis, or technical support.
Responsibilities
- Support the daily operation and maintenance of EMS, ADMS, DERMS, SCADA, and related Control Center applications.
- Maintain SCADA databases, system models, telemetry mappings, alarms, calculations, device attributes, and other application settings.
- Develop and update one-line diagrams, geographic displays, dashboards, and operator interfaces to improve grid visibility and situational awareness.
- Help commission and validate field devices, telemetry, control signals, alarms, communication systems, and distributed energy resource integrations.
- Support software upgrades, system testing, cybersecurity activities, patches, and operational readiness efforts.
- Troubleshoot application, database, communication, data quality, and user interface issues that could affect electric grid visibility.
- Maintain technical documentation, system inventories, procedures, and incident records.
- Participate in an on-call rotation after completing required training and support restoration efforts during operational events.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
- Hands-on experience with technology that supports reliable electric service.
- Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in the energy industry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
