Summer 2027 Internship Program: Engineering Opportunities - Waltham, MA
About The Position
National Grid’s Gridtern Program offers currently enrolled college students practical experience in the energy industry. This opportunity considers applicants for one or more engineering-related departments in Waltham, Massachusetts, for summer 2027. Intern responsibilities depend on the selected department. Interns work full time with a specific team, participate in training and development, and contribute to team projects while learning from experienced professionals. Available teams include Gas Distribution, Design Engineering and Construction; Design & Materials Processing; Environmental - New England; Gas Estimating; Property Services; Gas Distribution Engineering Asset Management; Gas Delivery Solutions, Future of Heat Engineering; and Field Operations Programs. Work may involve gas infrastructure design and project delivery, digital work packages and GIS, environmental permitting and compliance, cost estimating, facility and sustainability projects, asset management and data analysis, energy planning and decarbonization initiatives, or field operations and restoration coordination. The program begins Monday, May 24, 2027, and runs for the summer. Applicants must be able to work 40 hours per week for the program’s duration and continue full-time education through fall 2027. Some team assignments require a valid US driver’s license and a safe driving history. Interns must reside within National Grid’s service footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office. The hourly wage is $20.00–$35.00, determined by major, degree type, and class year. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Requirements
- Be registered as a full-time student and continue full-time education through the Fall 2027 semester.
- Pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Emergency Management, Marketing, or a related STEM field.
- Have accumulated at least 18 credits and be at least 18 years of age.
- Be available to start Monday, May 24, 2027, and work 40 hours per week for the duration of the summer program.
- Possess US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship, including CPT or OPT.
- Reside within National Grid’s existing footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office.
- Some positions 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 team’s projects and activities for the duration of the internship.
- Assist with engineering design, project management, and utility operations for gas infrastructure projects, as applicable to team placement.
- Gather and review historical records, prepare and coordinate digital work packages, and help maintain accurate project documentation.
- Support environmental information updates in GIS systems and environmental compliance assurance processes; participate in site visits as applicable.
- Assist with construction estimates, review engineering designs and project scopes, and research records, maps, and project documentation.
- Support facility capital project management and sustainability initiatives, including tracking EV charging station performance and facility utility usage.
- Research and validate gas distribution records, address data quality issues, and support integrity initiatives and leak-prone pipe replacement planning.
- Assist with non-pipeline alternative assessments, digital tools, future-of-heat initiatives, technical research, and related regulatory filings, as applicable.
- Track field-generated work, maintain work management system entries, help schedule restoration work, monitor project progress, and participate in site visits as applicable.
- Participate in training and development activities and receive coaching and mentorship.
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.
- Career skills and experience development.
- Hourly wage of $20.00–$35.00, based on major, degree type, and class year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
