Summer 2027 Internship Program: Gas Planning & Program Delivery - Melville, NY
About The Position
The National Grid Gridtern Program provides currently enrolled college students with practical experience in the energy industry. This internship opportunity considers applicants for one or more of two teams in Melville, New York: NY Gas Investment Planning and Gas Program Delivery (GPD). Intern responsibilities vary based on area of interest and department placement. Interns work full time with an assigned team throughout the summer and participate in training and development activities. On the NY Gas Investment Planning team, interns support capital planning, project governance, data analysis, and reporting. Work may include helping develop Annual Blanket and Program Sanction papers, supporting capital project approval processes, using Power BI, Excel, and Copperleaf to analyze data and build project tracking and reporting tools, and helping close out completed capital project work orders. This team oversees capital plans, investment forecasts, project approvals, and asset management activities to help align investments strategically, manage them responsibly, and meet regulatory requirements. On the Gas Program Delivery team, interns support strategic initiatives including the Leak Prone Pipe (LPP) Program and Lighthouse, a business transformation initiative focused on operational efficiency and performance. Duties include collecting, validating, and analyzing operational and financial data; maintaining dashboards and key performance indicators; tracking program performance and project milestones; and preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders. Interns collaborate with program managers, engineers, business analysts, operations teams, and business partners across functions. The work supports data-driven decision-making, process improvement, and delivery of gas infrastructure programs. The program begins Monday, May 24, 2027. Applicants must be available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the summer and continue full-time education through Fall 2027. Interns must reside within National Grid’s stated service footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office. The hourly wage is based on major, degree type, and class year. The listed range is $22.00–$36.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be available to start Monday, May 24, 2027, and work full time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the summer.
- Must be registered as a full-time student and continue full-time education through the Fall 2027 semester.
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.
- Must be majoring in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, Finance, or a related field.
- Must have accumulated at least 18 credits and be at least 18 years of age.
- Must 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.
- Must reside within National Grid’s listed footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office.
Responsibilities
- Support capital planning, project governance, data analysis, and reporting activities for NY Gas Investment Planning.
- Assist with developing Annual Blanket and Program Sanction papers.
- Support capital project approval processes.
- Use Power BI, Excel, and Copperleaf to analyze data and develop project tracking and reporting tools.
- Help close out completed capital project work orders.
- Support strategic initiatives in Gas Program Delivery, including the Leak Prone Pipe (LPP) Program and Lighthouse.
- Collect, validate, and analyze operational and financial data.
- Maintain dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Track program performance and project milestones.
- Create reports and presentations for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with program managers, engineers, business analysts, operations teams, and other business partners.
- Support data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and delivery of gas infrastructure programs.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to meaningful work.
- Opportunity to explore career opportunities and learn about the energy industry.
- Networking opportunities with professionals 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
