Summer 2027 Internship Program: Engineering Opportunities - Syracuse, NY

National Grid • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

National Grid’s Gridtern Program gives currently enrolled college students practical experience in the energy industry. This posting considers applicants for one or more engineering and related opportunities in Syracuse, New York, for summer 2027. Intern responsibilities vary by area of interest and department placement. Interns work full-time with an assigned team and participate in training and development activities.

Available teams include NY Transmission Asset Management; Transmission Line Engineering; Options Solutions Engineering; Transmission Planning; Grid Modernization; Integrated Planning and Solutions; Substation Engineering & Design New York; Station Engineering & Design New York; Substation Engineering; and Distribution Planning & Asset Management. Depending on placement, work may involve asset and infrastructure data analysis, investment planning, transmission or substation engineering and design, system studies, technical documentation, project coordination, grid modernization programs, and distribution planning. Some roles require a valid US driver’s license; this qualification will be discussed at the time of offer.

The program begins Monday, May 24, 2027. Interns must work 40 hours per week for the duration of the summer and remain full-time students through the Fall 2027 semester. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a listed engineering, project management, information systems, data science, engineering technology, or related STEM field; have accumulated at least 18 credits; and be at least 18 years old. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship, including CPT or OPT. Gridterns must reside within National Grid’s stated service footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office.

The program offers practical experience, exposure to career opportunities in the energy industry, professional connections, feedback, coaching, mentorship, and an hourly wage based on major, degree type, and class year. The stated salary range is $20.00–$31.00 per hour. National Grid does not provide relocation, housing assistance, or public transportation reimbursement for Gridterns, but can provide a list of resources for making arrangements.

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.
• Major in Electrical, Computer, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, or Energy Engineering; Engineering Management; Project Management; Information Systems; Data Science; Engineering Technology; or a related STEM field.
• Have accumulated 18 or more credits and be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 listed footprint and within a reasonable, commutable distance of the assigned primary office.
• Some placements require a valid US driver’s license and a safe driving history that complies with National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.

Responsibilities

• Support the assigned engineering or related team with work that varies by department placement.
• Analyze transmission or distribution asset, infrastructure, and system data to inform investment decisions, asset management, and planning.
• Assist with engineering studies, calculations, technical analyses, project evaluations, and planning activities.
• Contribute to engineering design and documentation, which may include transmission structures, foundations, substations, equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
• Support project coordination, scheduling, tracking, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement as relevant to the assigned team.
• Assist with grid modernization, automation, emerging technology, and regulatory or planning initiatives as relevant to the assigned team.
• Participate in program training and development activities.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to meaningful work.
• Opportunity to explore career opportunities and build understanding of the energy industry.
• Networking with National Grid professionals.
• Personalized feedback, coaching, and mentorship.
• Opportunity to develop confidence, skills, and experience for launching a career.
• Hourly wage based on major, degree type, and class year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern