Summer 2027 Internship Program: Business Operations & Analytics - Northborough, MA
About The Position
The Gridtern Program gives currently enrolled college students practical experience in the energy industry. Intern responsibilities vary according to area of interest and department placement; applicants may be considered for one or more of the available Northborough, Massachusetts roles. In Capital Delivery – New England Electric Estimating, the intern supports data analytics, reporting, and business insight initiatives. Work may include analyzing financial, project, and operational data; identifying trends and answering business questions; building and maintaining dashboards, reports, and visualizations; supporting data extraction, validation, and reporting; and applying coding to organize and analyze complex datasets. The intern collaborates with estimators and cross-functional teams to improve processes and workflows, presents findings to technical and non-technical audiences, and explores analytics, automation, and AI tools. In Resource Availability Management (RAM), the intern helps identify opportunities to improve workforce processes through data, technology, and AI. Work may include analyzing workforce information, exploring ways to use current systems more effectively, identifying potential AI-enabled improvements or automation, and using Excel and Power BI to organize, analyze, and visualize information. The intern collaborates with teams and stakeholders to understand needs and identify solutions. This role requires a valid US driver's license. The internship begins Monday, May 24, 2027. Interns work full-time with a specific team for the summer and participate in training and development activities. The program provides hands-on experience, exposure to energy-industry careers, professional connections, feedback, coaching, and mentorship. The hourly wage depends 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.
- Be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.
- Major in Data Science, Data Analytics, Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Project Management, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Have accumulated at least 18 credits and be at least 18 years of age.
- Have US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship, including CPT or OPT.
- For the Resource Availability Management role, have a valid US driver's license.
- Some Gridtern positions require a valid US driver's license and a safe driving history compliant with National Grid's Safe Driver policy; this qualification will be discussed at the time of offer.
- Reside within National Grid's existing footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office.
Responsibilities
- Analyze financial, project, operational, or workforce data to identify trends and support business decision-making.
- Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations using data.
- Support data extraction, validation, organization, analysis, and reporting, applying coding where appropriate.
- Collaborate with estimators, cross-functional teams, and other stakeholders to understand needs and identify solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve and streamline business or workforce processes using data, technology, and AI.
- Explore opportunities to use current systems more effectively and identify potential AI-enabled process improvements or automation.
- Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Explore emerging analytics, automation, and AI tools.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to meaningful work.
- Opportunity to explore career opportunities and learn about the energy industry.
- Connections with professionals across National Grid and an expanded professional network.
- 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
