Summer 2027 Internship Program: Environmental Operations & Remediation - Brooklyn, NY
About The Position
This summer internship supports National Grid’s NY Operations Support, Site Investigation & Remediation team in Brooklyn, New York. The team oversees the planning, execution, and completion of environmental cleanup projects at contaminated sites throughout New York, ensuring regulatory compliance while managing budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and stakeholder relationships in accordance with safety and quality standards. As a Gridtern, you will gain hands-on experience with environmental remediation, project management, and data analysis. Activities may include visiting project sites, researching site histories, preparing project summaries, and reviewing technical reports, correspondence, and environmental data. You will help track budgets, forecasts, schedules, and stakeholder activities while collaborating with project managers, environmental specialists, regulators, and other business partners. The internship also offers opportunities to communicate and present information to project teams and build organizational, analytical, and professional presentation skills. The program begins Monday, May 24, 2027. Interns work full-time with a designated team for the duration of the summer and participate in training and development activities. The position is based in Brooklyn, NY, and interns must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned office and within National Grid’s existing footprint. 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 full-time education through the Fall 2027 semester.
- Be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, or a related field.
- Have accumulated at least 18 credits and be at least 18 years old.
- Have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship, including CPT or OPT.
- Have a valid U.S. driver’s license and a safe driving history that complies with National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
- Reside within National Grid’s existing footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office.
Responsibilities
- Support environmental remediation, project management, and data analysis initiatives.
- Participate in site visits to observe remediation projects in progress.
- Research site histories and develop project summaries.
- Review technical reports, correspondence, and environmental data.
- Assist with tracking project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and stakeholder activities.
- Collaborate with project managers, environmental specialists, regulators, and other business partners.
- Present information to project teams and develop written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to meaningful work.
- Opportunity to explore career opportunities and learn about the energy industry.
- Professional connections and networking 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
