Summer 2027 Internship Program: Electric Operations Strategy & Performance - Albany, NY
About The Position
The Summer 2027 Gridtern internship supports National Grid’s New York Strategy & Performance – Transmission & Distribution Electric Operations team in Albany, NY. The team turns strategic priorities into measurable performance improvements, process enhancements, and actionable business insights through performance management, reporting and analytics, process automation, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement. It partners with stakeholders across Electric Operations to identify opportunities, solve business challenges, and provide leaders with information and tools to make informed decisions. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting performance management, project management, strategic initiatives, and change management across New York Electric T&D. Work may include developing project plans, process maps, timelines, stakeholder and ownership models, action trackers, and implementation plans, as well as coordinating across teams and workstreams. You may support stakeholder communications, readiness activities, training and knowledge transfer, and implementation efforts. You may also analyze performance information to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and translate complex operational information into clear presentations, summaries, and leadership actions. The internship is based in Albany, NY. Interns must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office and within National Grid’s existing footprint. The program begins Monday, May 24, 2027, and interns work full-time for the duration of the summer. The hourly wage is based on major, degree type, and class year.
Requirements
- Be available to start Monday, May 24, 2027, and work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the summer.
- Be registered as a full-time student and continue education full-time through the Fall 2027 semester.
- Pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Project Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, Communication, or a related field.
- Have accumulated at least 18 credits and be at least 18 years old.
- Have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States, including CPT and OPT.
- Reside within National Grid’s existing footprint and within a reasonable, commutable distance of the assigned primary office in Albany, NY.
Responsibilities
- Support performance management, project management, strategic initiatives, and change management activities across New York Electric T&D.
- Develop project plans, process maps, timelines, stakeholder and ownership models, action trackers, and implementation plans.
- Coordinate across different teams and workstreams.
- Support stakeholder communications, readiness activities, training and knowledge transfer, and implementation efforts.
- Analyze performance information to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Translate complex operational information into clear presentations, summaries, and actions for leadership.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to meaningful work.
- Opportunity to explore career opportunities and build understanding of the energy industry.
- Networking with professionals across National Grid.
- Personalized feedback, coaching, and mentorship throughout the internship.
- 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
