Summer 2027 Internship Program: Engineering Opportunities - Long Island, NY
About The Position
National Grid’s Gridtern Program provides currently enrolled college students with practical experience in the energy industry. This internship opportunity considers applicants for one or more engineering-related teams across Long Island, with placements in Melville, Brightwaters, Bellmore, or Hicksville. Intern responsibilities vary by department. Interns work full-time with a specific team for the summer, participating in training and development and contributing to meaningful energy infrastructure projects. Potential placements include gas asset and integrity management, pressure regulation asset engineering, strategic gas system planning, leak-prone pipe integrity management, LNG and CNG planning and design engineering, gas planning and design engineering, gas construction, contractor oversight, and electric asset management and engineering. Depending on placement, interns may analyze asset, maintenance, project cost, or performance data; support engineering studies, project planning, design, construction, and closeout; use GIS, network modeling, or reporting tools; participate in field visits or safety observations; and collaborate with engineers, contractors, inspectors, and other internal teams. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and continue their education full-time through Fall 2027, be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a listed or related field, have at least 18 accumulated credits, and be at least 18 years old. Applicants must be able to start May 24, 2027, and work 40 hours per week for the duration of the summer. Some placements require a valid U.S. driver’s license and a safe driving history. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Interns must reside within National Grid’s specified service-region states and within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office. The program offers hands-on experience, exposure to career opportunities in the energy industry, professional connections, personalized feedback, coaching and mentorship, and an hourly wage based on major, degree type, and class year. The listed hourly pay range is $22.00–$36.00. Relocation, housing assistance, and public transportation reimbursement are not provided.
Requirements
- 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 Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Chemical, Computer, or Software Engineering; Computer Science; Data Analytics; Mathematics; Energy Systems; Construction Management; Project Management; Environmental Studies; Public Policy; Business Development; 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 full-time, 40 hours per week, for the duration of the summer.
- Have work authorization that does not now or in the future require U.S. employment visa sponsorship, including CPT or OPT.
- Reside within National Grid’s stated footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office.
- For some positions, hold a valid U.S. driver’s license and have a safe driving history that complies with National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
Responsibilities
- Support the assigned department’s engineering, asset management, planning, construction, or operational work.
- Analyze asset, maintenance, project cost, or project performance data and develop reports, dashboards, or other reporting tools as applicable to the placement.
- Support gas or electric infrastructure planning, engineering studies, project design, project scope development, work package development, and project closeout activities as applicable.
- Use GIS and mapping tools, data analytics, or gas network modeling software to assess infrastructure, system performance, capacity, or risk as applicable to the placement.
- Assist with asset records, databases, data validation, and engineering documentation.
- Support pipeline replacement, risk reduction, infrastructure modernization, and asset management initiatives as applicable to the placement.
- Participate in field visits, field safety observations, construction coordination, or project support activities as applicable to the placement.
- Assist with contractor scheduling and coordination, compliance initiatives, and safe project execution as applicable to the placement.
- Collaborate with engineers, analysts, contractors, inspectors, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
- Research emerging technologies and industry best practices as applicable to the placement.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to meaningful work.
- Opportunity to explore energy-industry careers and build professional connections 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; listed range is $22.00–$36.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
