Summer 2027 Internship Program: Power Generation Engineering Opportunities - Long Island, NY
About The Position
The Gridtern Program gives currently enrolled college students practical experience in the energy industry. This posting considers applicants for one or more summer 2027 engineering placements in National Grid’s Long Island power generation departments. Intern responsibilities vary with area of interest and department placement. Interns work full-time with an assigned team and take part in training and development activities. In Maintenance Services—Power Generation (Island Park, NY), interns support a team that plans, coordinates, and executes projects during unit outages and scheduled maintenance periods. Work may include assistance with outage planning, budget analysis, performance reporting, operational data analysis, and monitoring generation performance metrics. Interns attend planning meetings, support project coordination, and observe field maintenance activities alongside plant personnel. The team’s work covers capital projects, equipment overhauls, and emergent maintenance for plant systems including boilers, steam turbines, gas turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment. In the Combustion Turbine Department (Oceanside, NY), interns support power generation, plant operations, and maintenance engineering. They learn about maintenance practices, analyze operational and performance data, develop reports, and gain exposure to work planning and scheduling. Working with plant personnel and engineers, interns observe troubleshooting, support problem-solving, and learn how electrical and mechanical systems contribute to reliable energy delivery. This placement requires a valid U.S. driver’s license. The program begins Monday, May 24, 2027, and runs for the summer. Applicants must be available to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the program and continue full-time education through Fall 2027. The hourly wage is based on major, degree type, and class year. National Grid does not provide visa sponsorship, relocation, housing assistance, or public transportation reimbursement. Gridterns must reside within National Grid’s listed service-area states and within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned primary office.
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 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Have accumulated at least 18 credits and be at least 18 years old.
- Be available to start Monday, May 24, 2027, and work 40 hours per week for the duration of the summer program.
- Have work authorization that does not require current or future visa sponsorship, including CPT or OPT.
- Reside within National Grid’s listed footprint and within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned primary office.
- A valid U.S. driver’s license is required for the Combustion Turbine placement; some other Gridtern positions may also require one and a safe driving history meeting National Grid’s Safe Driver policy.
Responsibilities
- Support outage planning activities, budget analysis, performance reporting, and operational data analysis, including monitoring generation performance metrics.
- Attend planning meetings and support project coordination efforts.
- Observe field maintenance activities and work alongside plant personnel.
- Assist with analyzing operational and performance data and develop reports.
- Gain exposure to work planning and scheduling processes.
- Observe troubleshooting activities and support problem-solving efforts.
- Work with an assigned team full-time and participate in training and development activities.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience applying academic knowledge to meaningful work.
- Opportunity to explore career opportunities and learn about the energy industry.
- Networking with professionals across National Grid.
- Personalized feedback, coaching, and mentorship.
- Career-development opportunities to build confidence, skills, and experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
