Summer Intern Program 2026: Integrated Planning and Solutions
About The Position
As we help clear the path to a greener future, we need to ensure our people continue to power our progress. The world of energy is changing faster than ever! Our Gridtern Program provides current college students the ability to gain practical experience within the energy industry. Your summer will begin on Monday, June 15, 2026, and will be filled with meaningful work experiences, professional development, networking opportunities, community involvement, and most importantly, have fun! Our Integrated Planning and Solutions (IPAS) team at National Grid is responsible for coordinating long-term, cross-system planning that integrates electrification adoption, electric network upgrades, and gas system investments. The team develops data-driven models and digital tools to support scenario planning, risk assessment, and investment prioritization, ensuring the grid can safely and reliably meet future customer needs amid increasing electrification and renewable integration. IPAS supports regulatory filings such as the Capital Investment Plan and Distributed System Implementation Plan and novel tool development and validation for planning and operations such as supporting Automated Distribution Management Systems and Distributed Energy Resource Management System implementation at National Grid in addition to facilitating stakeholder engagement and collaboration across utilities to align planning efforts and regulatory requirements. In the broader business context, IPAS plays a critical role in enabling National Grid’s mission by driving strategic, integrated infrastructure investments that support decarbonization, grid modernization, and customer-focused service reliability. This integrated approach helps National Grid proactively manage the evolving energy landscape while maintaining affordability and resilience.
Requirements
- Availability to start on the program start date, June 15, 2026, and work full-time (40 hours a week) for the duration of the summer
- Must be registered as a full-time student and continue your education full-time through the Fall 2026 semester
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- Have accumulated 18 or more credits and be at least 18 years of age
- Possess work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (including CPT & OPT)
- Must also reside within a reasonable, commutable distance to your assigned primary office.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development, implementation and management of new technologies or automation of existing technologies.
- Engage appropriately with specified stakeholders, government agencies, consenting authorities and media within the development phases of a project.
- Input to the development of the engineering perspective of new business concepts.
- Represent the company on industry and regulatory working groups as appropriate. Assure the focus and attainment of business goals and objectives
- Provides support to other areas of National Grid such as Electric Operations, Regional Control Center, Distribution Planning, Transmission Planning, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
