Summer 2027 Internship Program: Distribution Planning & Asset Management - NY
About The Position
The Summer 2027 Gridtern internship supports National Grid’s Distribution Planning and Asset Management (DPAM) – NY team in Buffalo, NY. DPAM plans, optimizes, and manages distribution and sub-transmission systems to meet current and future customer needs safely and reliably. Its work includes system studies, capacity forecasting, reliability and resiliency improvements, infrastructure investment strategies, and asset replacement and maintenance planning. As an intern, you will support the team and gain hands-on experience in electric system planning, asset management, and data analysis. You will review system data, assist with load, reliability, and interconnection studies, and help identify infrastructure improvements and asset replacement opportunities. Using CYME, GIS, Excel, and other planning applications, you will analyze system performance and document findings that support engineering decisions. The internship also offers exposure to grid modernization initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and planning processes that support a safe, reliable, and resilient electric system. The position is based in Buffalo, NY. Interns must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned work location and within National Grid’s service footprint. The program begins May 24, 2027, and interns work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the summer. The hourly wage is based on major, degree type, and class year.
Requirements
- Must be available to start Monday, May 24, 2027, and work full-time, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the summer.
- Must be registered as a full-time student and continue full-time education through the Fall 2027 semester.
- Must be pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- Must have accumulated at least 18 credits and be at least 18 years old.
- Must have U.S. work authorization that does not require current or future visa sponsorship, including CPT or OPT.
- Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and a safe driving history that complies with National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
- Must reside within National Grid’s existing footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office.
Responsibilities
- Review distribution system data.
- Support load, reliability, and interconnection studies.
- Identify opportunities for infrastructure improvements and asset replacement programs.
- Use CYME, GIS, Excel, and other planning applications to analyze system performance.
- Document findings to support engineering decisions.
- Collaborate with the DPAM team and gain exposure to grid modernization and planning processes.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to meaningful work.
- Opportunity to explore energy-industry career opportunities.
- Networking with National Grid professionals.
- Personalized feedback, coaching, and mentorship.
- Training and development activities.
- Hourly wage based on major, degree type, and class year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
